While triple antibiotic ointments like Neosporin can help to reduce bacterial buildup in and near the nose, it cannot be used to prevent flus or other viral illnesses — including COVID-19.

Neosporin — aka triple antibiotic ointment — is a topical medication that helps prevent infection. ... Your pain gets worse or doesn't go away. Pus continuously drains from the wound.

A fingerful of Neosporin antibiotic swabbed inside your nose might help you fight off a range of invading respiratory viruses, a new study claims.

One gem of advice popular on the Internet is a doozy: Putting antibiotic ointment (like Neosporin) up your nose in an effort to kill germs and keep you from getting sick. But does this actually ...

It it OK to Use Expired Neosporin? Consumer Reports explains what you need to know before you do. ... our experts say it's fine to use Neosporin topical ointment within a year after it's expired.