Maastricht Travel Forum

Any idea, please? I couldn't find Neosporine in the store...

I haven't found the Dutch equivalent, but the main ingredient in Neosporin (note spelling) is bacitracin - an antibiotic that Wikipedia says was named for a girl named Tracy from whom the original drug (produced by a bacteria) was cultured - read the Wikipedia article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacitracin

Anyway, the three active ingredients in Neosporin are bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B. I would take these three names to a pharmacist in the Netherlands and ask him/her what over the counter medications contain them...I have to think that the pharmacist would recognize one or more of these names...

Bill

Hi,

I do not think there is an exact Dutch equivalent.

Otosporin and Panotile both contain Neomycin and Polymixin.

Bacicoline B contains Bacitracin.

I guess you need them for an ear-infection but I am not sure they are available over the counter, you could try. Depending on the severity of the infection you could get an alternative or should see a doctor for prescription drugs.

Good luck and get better soon!

hi there! Your question can best be answered by a local pharmacist. This is not a drugstore (Dutch: Drogist) but a pharmacist (Dutch: Apotheek). An Apotheek has specialised, medically trained staff, unlike the over-the-counter drug stores like Kruidvat, Etos or DA Drogist.

You could ask your question on their website: http://www.apotheek.nl/index.asp?mID=4560&jumpId=1 (if you do, click Verzend to send).

Or ask via the website of a local Maastricht Apotheek:
http://www.apotheek-martens.nl/Page/sp1709/Index.html

Or look up a local Apotheek. Here are addresses in Maastricht:
Martens Apotheek
koningin emmaplein 19
6211NG maastricht

Amby
ambyerstraat-noord 17
6225EA maastricht

Malberg Apotheek
Malbergplein 5-a
6218BA maastricht

America
voltastraat 36
6224EM maastricht

Caberg Apotheek
clavecymbelstraat 37
6217CR maastricht

Nazareth Apotheek
kemenadeplein 2-4
6222VE maastricht

Wyck Apotheek
wycker brugstraat 10
6221EC maastricht

AVM Apothekers Voorlichtingscentrum Maastricht
p debyelaan 25
6229HX maastricht

Centrum Apotheek Schoepp
grote gracht 24
6211SW maastricht

Geusgens Apotheek
de beente 22
6229AV maastricht

Nestosyl is good for a lot of small wounds.

If you really need anything for light burn wounds, aks for "brandzalf" at the counter.

PJ