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Bacitracin

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2024-11-06
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BACITRACIN
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Active ingredient (each gram contains)

Bacitracin 500 units

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
  • •over large areas of the body
  • •if you are allergic to any of the ingredients

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • •deep or puncture wounds
  • •animal bites
  • •serious burns

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • •you need to use longer than 1 week
  • •condition persists or gets worse
  • •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 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

light mineral oil, white petrolatum

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

Bacitracin

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 00747e3a-389c-46bc-b6b9-9b3d1d98dbcf · Version 20
NDC: 50090-0815