Label: CARDINAL HEALTH FIRST AID ANTIBIOTIC- bacitracin zinc ointment

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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  • Active ingredient (in each gram)

    Bacitracin Zinc (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 the ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use

    • in case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns

    When using this product

    do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor


    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    the condition persists or gets worse. If a rash or other allergenic 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 the finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
    • May be covered with a sterile bandage
  • Other information

    • do not use if seal is punctured or damaged
    • store at room temperature
  • Inactive ingredients

    Hard Paraffin, Liquid Paraffin, White Soft Paraffin


  • Principal Display Panel

    Bacitracin Zinc Ointment

    first aid antibiotic

    Cardinal Health

    NDC 63517-220-02

    Net Wt. 1.0 oz (28.3g)



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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    CARDINAL HEALTH  FIRST AID ANTIBIOTIC
    bacitracin zinc ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:63517-220
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BACITRACIN ZINC (UNII: 89Y4M234ES) (BACITRACIN - UNII:58H6RWO52I) BACITRACIN500 U  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:63517-220-0112 in 1 CASE08/27/2015
    1144 in 1 BOX
    10.9 g in 1 PACKET; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:63517-220-02100 in 1 CASE08/27/2015
    228.3 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:63517-220-03100 in 1 CASE08/27/2015
    314.2 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart333B08/27/2015
    Labeler - Cardinal Health (961027315)
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