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Bacitracin

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
RUGBY LABORATORIES
Label updated
2025-06-27
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BACITRACIN
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each gram)

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
  • on 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(1-800-222-1222) 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° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
Inactive ingredients

light mineral oil, white petrolatum

Questions or comments?

1-800-639-3803

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: aa9f414e-d8de-417d-9ccd-027d5a5f5499 · Version 4
NDC: 0536-1256