Label: BACITRACIN ointment

  • NDC Code(s): 59779-536-58, 59779-536-64
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

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  • Active ingredient (each gram contains)

    Bacitracin 500 units

  • Purpose

    First aid antibiotic

  • Uses

    first aid to help prevent infection in:

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    minor cuts
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    scrapes
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    burns
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    Do not use

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    in the eyes
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    over large areas of the body
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    if you are allergic to any of the ingredients

    Ask a doctor before use if you have

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    deep or puncture wounds
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    animal bites
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    serious burns

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

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    you need to use longer than 1 week
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    condition persists or gets worse
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    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

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    clean the affected area
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    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
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    may be covered with a sterile bandage
  • Other information

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    store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    light mineral oil, white petrolatum

  • Questions or comments?

    1-800-719-9260

  • Principal Display Panel

    Bacitracin Ointment

    First aid antibiotic

    Helps prevent infection for:

    Burns

    Cuts

    Scrapes

    Contains One Tube

    NET WT 1 OZ (28 g)

    Bacitracin Ointment Carton Image 1
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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BACITRACIN 
    bacitracin ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-536
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BACITRACIN (UNII: 58H6RWO52I) (BACITRACIN - UNII:58H6RWO52I) BACITRACIN500 [USP'U]  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-536-581 in 1 CARTON06/08/200507/07/2012
    114 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:59779-536-641 in 1 CARTON06/08/2005
    228 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00406/08/2005
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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