One example is that putting antibiotic ointment like Neosporin in your nose can prevent illnesses like the flu and COVID-19. This will not work, and for a very simple reason: Antibiotic ointments ...

The same nasal approach also appeared to work in ... "This is an exciting finding, that a cheap over-the-counter antibiotic ...

According to Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of Neosporin, the antibiotic ointment is designed for external use only. The ...

The NHS hopes it could offer an alternative to antibiotics. At present, patients are usually given nasal antibiotics before surgery to prevent potentially deadly infections such as MRSA.