Medi-First First Aid Antibiotic 0 5 Gram Individual Packet Ointment 400 IU - 5 mg - 5 000

These are great for first aid kits or to put in your car Read more

so useful in my traveling first aid kits Read more

I bought these to refill my first aid kit and they were small enough to fit a few in my smell first aid box but large enough to get a decent amount of product for a cut. The product works as it should and over all I feel it is a good value for the money. Read more

This is an update of my original review from a few years ago, and as I've learned more about the class of products involved, my opinion about this particular product has changed as well. First off the positive. If you're going to be using antibiotic ointments in your first aid kit, this is not a bad way to do it, particularly if you're likely to have to use that kit on other people. I do first aid at public events on a fairly regular basis, and having these little packs on hand was great at these events. No sharing of tubes, no risk of cross infection, just grab a pack, apply, and toss. The product inside appears to be pretty much the same as the name brand with the standard generic discount. So why don't I still use this product, or anything like it? Triple antibiotic ointments as a class have a number of issues associated with them which make them poorly suited for casual use by first aiders. 1) One of the major ingredients, Neomycin, is a rather common allergen which can cause major contact dermatitis issues in up to 5% of the population. This can result in reddening of skin, swelling, and pain, which the patient will likely interpret as infection, and try to treat by putting more antibiotic ointment on it! This only worsens the situation. 2) Clinical trials are inconsistent at showing that this stuff actually has any positive benefit. In fact, at least one such trial shows that if you take plain unmedicated petroleum jelly and put that on your wound, it has the same infection rate as using a triple antibiotic ointment. The conclusion is that if you keep the wound moist and covered, you don't need antibiotics. 3) We are facing an increasing problem with various strains of bacteria becoming resistant to the antibiotics currently in use. This is being made worse by the unnecessary, If well-meaning, use of antibiotics in consumer products. From antibacterial soaps to dish liquids, to first aid ointment, we are breeding more and more superbugs and our ability to create new antibiotics that are capable of knocking them out is having difficulty keeping up. If you absolutely must use a triple antibiotic ointment, this is as good as any other. Use it sparingly and only when necessary. But I would really strongly recommend that people stop using the stuff on a regular basis. It's not necessary, it's not beneficial, and it is adding to a problem that we have no easy solution to. Read more

Use small amounts for medical center patient issues and these are perfect size. Read more

I used to get small packets of Antibiotic ointment, then make up mini-first-aid kits. Two regular & one large sized bandaids , two wound cleaner packets and a packet of Neosporin and you're good for a minor cut, etc. Many folks dont carry even the basics, so I found myself giving out my mini-kits quite often. I then ran out of the mini-packets of Antibiotic ointment, and so looked for more- stumbled across this version which is at a excellent price point. Make up a few mini-kits as I suggest, and you wont be sorry. Read more

I love having these individual packs of antibiotics. This way you don't expose the entire bottle to the air. This should help them last longer and help from spreading germs. I also like the fact that you can put a few in your pocketbook for on the go needs. Great product, so far they have met my needs and expectations. Read more

The Triple Antibiotic Cream Ointment - 25 ct Box Individual Units 0.9g is an excellent choice for those who need a triple antibiotic in a slim, lightweight, one-use-per-package size. The most obvious use is for those who wish to assemble their own medical/first-aid kit. Most commercially-available "wilderness" or "camping" medical kits are not only overpriced, but packed full of unnecessary items that simply add weight and bulk for the illusion of being more comprehensive. With these antibiotic packets and some assorted sizes of bandages, you can assemble a nice, simple med kit that is more than sufficient for day hikes or short 2- and 3-day trips within reasonably close proximity to civilization--and at a fraction of the cost as well. Highly recommended. Read more