Quick answers
- What is Neomycin used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Vitacilina Neomycin Sulfate First Aid Antibiotic (Compania Internacional de Comercio, S.A.P.I de C.V.) lists these uses: First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns..
- Do I need a prescription for Neomycin?
- No, the products on this page are sold without a prescription. Other products with the same active ingredient need a prescription (often a higher strength or another form): see the prescription page.
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Neomycin been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Also sold by prescription (often at a higher strength or in another form): Neomycin sulfate — prescription medicine
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Vitacilina Neomycin Sulfate First Aid Antibiotic · Compania Internacional de Comercio, S.A.P.I de C.V.
Neomycin sulfate 0.35%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient (in each gram)
Neomycin sulfate 5 mg (neomycin 3.5 mg) Purpose First aid antibiotic
Purpose
First aid antibiotic
Uses
First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- in the eyes
- over large areas of the body
- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
- longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- deep or puncture wounds
- animal bites
- serious burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- the condition persists or gets worse
- a rash or other allergic reaction develops Keep out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- Clean the affected area
- Apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
- May be covered with a sterile bandage
Inactive ingredients
lanolin, methylparaben, petrolatum, propylparaben, vitamin A palmitate
— FDA label of Vitacilina Neomycin Sulfate First Aid Antibiotic, Compania Internacional de Comercio, S.A.P.I de C.V., effective November 19, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Pomada Sulfa First Aid Antibiotic · Grandall Distributing, LLC
Neomycin sulfate 0.5%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Neomycin Sulfate 0.5%
Purpose
FIRST AID ANTIBIOTIC
Uses
First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts scrapes burns
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
in the eyes or over large areas of the body. In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns, consult a doctor. Stop use and consult a doctor if condition persists or gets worse.
Do not use
longer than one week unless directed by a doctor. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately. Store at room temperature. KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Directions
Clean the affected area. Apply a small amount of the product (an amount equal to surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily. May be covered with a single bandage.
Inactive ingredients
PETROLATUM 99.5%
— FDA label of Pomada Sulfa First Aid Antibiotic, Grandall Distributing, LLC, effective October 28, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Neomycin Sulfate · Shaanxi Shuvita Biotech Co., Ltd
Neomycin sulfate 100 kg/100 kg, granule (topical)
Active ingredient (s)
Neomycin Sulfate 100%
Purpose
API Raw Material for Pharmaceutical Formulation
Uses
For industrial use: Pharmaceutical intermediate raw material for formulation compounding, lab research & pharmacy manufacturing.
Warnings
When handling this product
- May cause skin & eye irritation; wear full PPE (gloves, goggles, respirator)
- Avoid direct skin contact, inhalation of dust
- Do not ingest; keep separate from food, drinks
- Keep away from ignition sources, strong oxidizers
- Restless/irritability may occur with improper exposure, especially for personnel without chemical handling training If pregnant/breastfeeding, consult industrial hygiene specialist before handling.
Keep out of reach of children
& untrained personnel. In case of accidental ingestion/skin absorption/eye contact, flush affected area with plenty of clean water and seek emergency medical help immediately.
Do not use
Do not ingest
When using this product
keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth.
Directions
Industrial Storage & Handling Directions: - Warehouse bulk storage: Seal drums tightly, store at 20–25°C (68-77°F) - Avoid direct sunlight, excessive moisture & extreme temperature fluctuation - Handling: Transfer under low-dust ventilation hood only
Inactive ingredients
None
— FDA label of Neomycin Sulfate, Shaanxi Shuvita Biotech Co., Ltd, effective July 22, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Neomycin Sulfate · Aldermed Inc.
Neomycin sulfate 5 mg/100 g, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Neomycin Sulfate 5mg (equivalent to 3.5 mg Neomycin)
Purpose
First Aid Antibiotic
Uses
(s)
- First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
Warnings
For External Use Only
Do not use
- in the eyes or over large areas of the body
- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
- longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use
- if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- the condition persist or get worse
- a rash or other allergic reaction develops
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.(1-800-222-1222)
Directions
- clean the affected area
- apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
- may be covered with a sterile bandage
Other information
- Store at room temperature
- Tamper Evident. Do not use if seal is torn, cut, or opened. See sachet or carton for lot number and expiry date
Inactive ingredients
white petrolatum
Questions?
Call 1-833-605-84-74 9am-5 pm EST M-F
— FDA label of Neomycin Sulfate, Aldermed Inc., effective February 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Neomycin sulfate 0.35% · ointment (topical) · 6 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Antibiotic | Total Resources International | DailyMed |
| First Aid Only Neomycin Antibiotic | Acme United Corporation | DailyMed |
| Pomada de Sulfa | Menper Distributors, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Single Antibiotic with Neomycin | Safetec of America | DailyMed |
| Vitacilina Neomycin Sulfate First Aid Antibiotic | Compania Internacional de Comercio, S.A.P.I de C.V. | DailyMed |
| Water-Jel Neomycin Antibiotic | Water-Jel Technologies | DailyMed |
Neomycin sulfate 0.5% · ointment (topical) · 2 products
Neomycin sulfate 100 kg/100 kg · granule (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Neomycin Sulfate | Shaanxi Shuvita Biotech Co., Ltd | DailyMed |
Neomycin sulfate 5 mg/100 g · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Neomycin Sulfate | Aldermed Inc. | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Safetec of America1 product
- Shaanxi Shuvita Biotech Co., Ltd1 product
- Compania Internacional de Comercio, S.A.P.I de C.V.1 product
- Total Resources International1 product
- Aldermed Inc.1 product
- Acme United Corporation1 product
- Menper Distributors, Inc.1 product
- Dynarex Corporation1 product
- Grandall Distributing, LLC1 product
- Water-Jel Technologies1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.