topical antibiotic

Common active antibiotics listed across these products include bacitracin (often as bacitracin zinc), neomycin (neomycin sulfate), and polymyxin B (polymyxin B sulfate).

Product directions consistently recommend applying a small amount to the affected area one to three times daily.

Topical antibiotic products are most commonly offered as ointments and creams.

Most listings show travel or small sizes of about 0.5 ounces and full sizes of about 1 ounce.

Some formulations include the topical analgesic pramoxine hydrochloride for external pain relief.

Details commonly warn to keep products out of reach of children and note eye-irritant risk. Some listings specify 'not for children under 2,' while a kids formulation is labeled 'For kids ages 2 and up.'

Directions typically say to apply a small amount of ointment to the affected area one to three times daily, then cover with a sterile or adhesive bandage.