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Bacitracin

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
AlderMed Inc.
Label updated
2026-06-08
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BACITRACIN
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Active ingredient

Bacitracin USP (500 Units in each gram)

Purpose

First Aid Antibiotic

Uses
  • First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • in the eyes or apply over large areas of body
  • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
  • longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have

deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns

Stop use and ask a doctor if

the condition persists or gets worse, or if a rash or other allergic reaction develops.

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Centre 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
  • Do not use if seal on the tube is damaged or is not visible. To open, unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal
  • Store at room temperature
  • See crimp of tube or carton for Lot Number and Expiry Date
Inactive Ingredients

Mineral Oil, Paraffin, White Petrolatum

Questions?

Call 1-833-605-84-74 9am-5 pm EST M-F

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DailyMed Set ID: 3f0eb4a0-f7bf-45f7-8885-92c65a4bd899 · Version 6
NDC: 87236-000