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Bacitracin Zinc

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Henry Schein
Label updated
2025-11-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BACITRACIN ZINC
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Active Ingredient

Bacitracin Zinc 500 units

Purpose

First Aid Antibiotic

Use(s)

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

Warnings

For External Use Only

Do not use

• In the eyes or over large areas of the body

• If you are allergic to any of the ingredients

• Longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

When using this product

there are no side effects.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you have

deep or punction 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 (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 room temperature 15º-30ºC (59º-86ºF)

• Avoid excessive heat and humidity

• Tamper evident. Do not use if seal is torn, cut, or opened.

Inactive Ingredients

Mineral Oil, Paraffin, White Petrolatum

Questions?

1-888-396-2739 M-F 9-5 EST

Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Bacitracin Zinc Ointment

DailyMed Set ID: eaf1555d-7a3d-7ccb-e053-2995a90af62e · Version 4
NDC: 0404-0170