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Bacitracin Zinc

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Kareway Product, Inc.
Label updated
2012-07-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BACITRACIN ZINC
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active ingredient (in each gram)

Bacitracin Zinc 500 units

Purpose

First aid antibiotic

Uses
helps 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.

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 - 25C (68 - 77F)
Inactive ingredients

light mineral oil, white petrolatum

Package label

Bacitracin Zinc Ointment

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 52621048-fc8d-461a-8c0f-e3ba16dd20d0 · Version 1
NDC: 67510-0055