What Are the Most Common Uses for Bacitracin Ointment?

This product is a non-prescription drug for dermatology.

The bacitracin ointment is used for purulent skin diseases such as impetigo, and small area burns and ulcers.

Drug Name: Bacitracin ointment

Drug type: OTC A, external medicine
Use classification: Antibiotics

Bacitracin ointment action category

This product is a non-prescription drug for dermatology.

Bacitracin ointment indications

For purulent skin diseases such as impetigo and small area burns and ulcer infections.

Bacitracin ointment specifications

500 units per gram of bacitracin

Dosage of bacitracin ointment

Topical topical. Take an appropriate amount and apply it to the affected area 2-3 times a day.

Adverse reactions of bacitracin ointment

Occasionally, itching, rash, redness, or other irritation. Rare local allergic reactions and systemic allergic reactions.

Precautions for bacitracin ointment

1. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes (such as mouth, nose, etc.).
2. If there is a burning sensation, itching, redness or swelling in the application site, the drug should be discontinued, and the local drug should be washed, and the doctor should be consulted if necessary.
3. Avoid long-term or large-scale use on the wound, so as to avoid nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity due to absorption.
4. It should not be used for more than 7 days. If there is no improvement, you should consult your doctor.
5. For those who are allergic to this product, it is forbidden, and those with allergies should be used with caution.
6. It is forbidden to use this product when its properties are changed.
7. Keep this product out of the reach of children.
8. Children must use under adult supervision.
9. If you are using other medicines, please consult your physician or pharmacist before using this product.

Bacitracin ointment drug interaction

1. Avoid combination with nephrotoxic and ototoxic drugs (such as gentamicin, etc.).
2. Drug interaction may occur if used with other drugs at the same time, please consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.