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Bacitracin

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Proficient Rx LP
Label updated
2023-12-01
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Bacitracin
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Bacitracin 500 units

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

Ask a doctor before use in case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• the condition persists or gets worse
• a 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 room temperature

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

light mineral oil, white petrolatum

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Bacitracin Ointment
First Aid Antibiotic
NET WT. 1 OZ (28.4g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 65f8fd49-1882-4eac-9c0e-d63968da33d4 · Version 6
NDC: 71205-057