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Topical Antibiotics/Antiseptics

By: Paul Reynolds
Paul Reynolds, Editor at Money
Paul Reynolds
Editor | Joined April 2020
Paul Reynolds is the Special Projects Editor at Money.com, with responsibilities that have included launching franchises in best autos and best airlines. Prior to his current role, he joined Money in 2020 as its insurance editor, overseeing life and auto insurance content as well as the site’s coverage of policies for pets, autos, businesses, travel and more.
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Published: Mar 13, 2024

Applying an over-the-counter ointment, spray or cream can reduce the odds of a burn, bite or other skin injury becoming infected. Here are Money’s picks for the best topical antibiotics and antiseptics, along with data on their active ingredients and general notes about their efficacy and side effects.

The selections were chosen by drugs.com, using a methodology that combines expert assessment with analysis of online reviews, ratings and other customer data.