first aid antibiotic ointment

They are offered as creams and as ointments.

Labels commonly include age guidance (for example, not for children under 2 or directions for children 2 and older) and safety warnings such as eye irritant notices and instructions to keep out of reach of children.

Net weights shown include 0.5 oz and 1 oz, and some products are marked as TSA‑friendly or travel-sized.

Instructions typically say to apply a small amount to the affected area, then cover it with an adhesive or sterile bandage for added protection.

Active ingredients listed include bacitracin (including bacitracin zinc), neomycin (neomycin sulfate), and polymyxin B (polymyxin B sulfate).

Many of the formulas state they provide 24-hour infection protection for minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

Labels commonly direct applying a small amount to the affected area one to three times daily.