Drug Reference
Bacitracin
Other antibacterials
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other antibacterials
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
BaciguentBactine AntibioticCuadridermaLanabioticMycitracin Plus Pain RelieverNeo-PolycinNeo-Polycin HCPolycinPolysporinRash Relief AntibacterialSpectrocin PlusTri Biozene
Available as
0.5 UNT/ML0.4 UNT/MG · Topical Ointment0.4 UNT/MG · Ophthalmic Ointment0.5 UNT/MG · Topical Ointment400 UNT/ML · Topical Cream0.5 UNT/MG · Ophthalmic Ointment0.5 UNT/MG · Powder5000 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
How to use / dosing
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.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- DRS. PHARMACY TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC PLUS PAIN RELIEF (BACITRACIN ZINC, NEOMYCIN SULFATE, POLYMYXIN B SULFATE, LIDOCAINE) OINTMENT [OL PHARMA TECH, LLC DRS PHARMACY]
- DRS PHARMACY TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC PAIN PLUS ITCH PLUS SCAR (BACITRACIN ZINC, POLYMYXIN B SULFATE, NEOMYCIN SULFATE OINTMENT) OINTMENT [OL PHARMA TECH, LLC]
- CARE SCIENCE (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, IBUPROFEN, HYDROCORTISONE, BACITRACIN ZINC, NEOMYCIN SULFATE, POLYMYXIN-B SULFATE, LIDOCAINE HCL, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ALCOHOL) KIT [ASO LLC]
- WALGREENS (DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE, IBUPROFEN, HYDROCORTISONE, BACITRACIN ZINC, NEOMYCIN SULFATE, POLYMYXIN-B SULFATE, LIDOCAINE HCL, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYL ALCOHOL) KIT [WALGREEN CO.]
- EVER READY FIRST AID TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC (BACITRACIN ZINC, NEOMYCIN SULFATE, POLYMYXIN B SULFATE) OINTMENT [EVER READY FIRST AID]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.