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Bacitracin

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Rebel Distributors Corp
Label updated
2011-12-13
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BACITRACIN
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Active ingredient (each gram contains)

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
  • 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°-25°C (68°-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

light mineral oil, white petrolatum

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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DailyMed Set ID: fea57e0a-c472-4c83-9afd-6765a16600b9 · Version 1
NDC: 42254-031