Listings show bacitracin (sometimes labeled bacitracin zinc) used alone or combined with other topical antibiotics, most commonly neomycin sulfate and polymyxin B sulfate.
Product descriptions state these bacitracin topical products are intended for first-aid wound care to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Product details show bacitracin is sometimes combined with neomycin sulfate and polymyxin B sulfate in topical first-aid ointments.
They appear as creams and ointments, commonly offered in small first-aid sizes such as 0.5 ounce and 1 ounce; some listings are labeled trial/mini/travel size.
Common warnings in listings include keeping the product out of reach of children and noting that the ointment can be an eye irritant. Always read the product label for complete warnings and directions.
Descriptions recommend applying a small amount of ointment to the affected area one to three times daily and, in some instructions, covering the wound with a sterile or adhesive bandage.
