Label: BACITRACIN- bacitracin zinc ointment

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • Active Ingredient (in each gram)

    Bacitracin zinc, USP 500 units

  • Purpose

    First aid antibiotic

  • Uses

    First aid to help prevent infection in   •minor cuts   •scrapes   •burns

  • Warnings

    For external use only

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Allergy Alert:   •do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients

  • DO NOT USE

    Do not use  •in the eyes  •over large areas of the body

  • ASK DOCTOR

    Ask a doctor before use if you have  •deep or puncture wounds   •animal bites  •serious burns

  • WHEN USING

    When using this product  •do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

  • STOP USE

    Stop use and ask a doctor if  •condition persists or gets worse   •a rash or other allergic reaction develops

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Directions  •clean affected area  •apply a small amount (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

  • Other information

    •Store at room temperature 59°-77°F (15°-25°C).   •Before using any medication, read all label directions.  Keep carton, it contains important information.

  • Inactive ingredient

    white petrolatum

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    CVSHealth™

    NDC 59779-501-56
    Helps prevent infection
    In minor cuts, scrapes & burns
    Bacitracin
    BACITRACIN ZINC OINTMENT, USP
    First aid antibiotic  

    NET WT 1 OZ (28g)
    Bacitracin

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    BACITRACIN 
    bacitracin zinc ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59779-501
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    BACITRACIN ZINC (UNII: 89Y4M234ES) (BACITRACIN - UNII:58H6RWO52I) BACITRACIN500 [USP'U]  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59779-501-561 in 1 CARTON04/25/2006
    128 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM00404/25/200612/31/2024
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy (062312574)
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