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Bacitracin

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

Drug FactsLabel updated 2024-11-06

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Drug facts

Used for
  • cuts
  • scrapes
  • burns
How to take it
  • clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of the finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
  • may be covered with a sterile bandage
Do not take if
  • in the eyes
  • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
  • over large areas of the body
  • longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

What it is used for

Uses

first aid to help prevent infection in minor:

  • cuts
  • scrapes
  • burns

What it does

Purpose

First aid antibiotic

How to take it

Directions

  • clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of the finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
  • may be covered with a sterile bandage

Side effects, and when to stop

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Who should not take it

Do not use

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

What to say before you start

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • animal bites
  • serious burns
  • deep or puncture wounds

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

If pregant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Warnings

Warnings

For external use only.

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient (in each gram)

Bacitracin Zinc 500 units

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Bacitracin; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/bacitracin

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Bacitracin. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/bacitracin

AMA 11th

Bacitracin. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/bacitracin

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