Indications and uses
First aid to help prevent infection in •minor cuts •scrapes •burns
Bacitracin
- Manufacturer
- CVS Pharmacy
- Effective date
- 2023-10-09
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 11
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 21:24:44
Label at a glance#
ProductBacitracin
Active ingredientBACITRACIN ZINC
Label structure15 sections
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use •in the eyes •over large areas of the body
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
Ask a doctor before use if you have •deep or puncture wounds •animal bites •serious burns
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product •do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if •condition persists or gets worse •a rash or other allergic reaction develops
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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)
FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#
| NDC | Effective | Action | Document | Indexing SPL | Related label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-501-56 | 2023-10-09 | C162847 | 48780-1 | f386c649-9c4f-0266-e053-dadaa90a7c1a | Bacitracin Zinc Oint USP CVS part333B |
| 59779-501-56 | 2023-01-30 | C162847 | 48780-1 | f386c649-9c4f-0266-e053-dadaa90a7c1a | Bacitracin Zinc Oint USP CVS part333B |
DailyMed Billing Units#
| Package NDC | Billing unit | Product NDC | DailyMed indexing SPL | SPL version | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59779-501-56 | GM - Gram | 59779-501 | c3282568-3902-47e8-826d-9d9814b7cdc5 | 1 | 2017-07-07 |
DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#
| Ingredient | Type | UNII | SPL version | Uploaded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACITRACIN ZINC | ACTIVE INGREDIENT | 89Y4M234ES | 3 | |
| BACITRACIN | ACTIVE MOIETY | 58H6RWO52I | 3 | |
| PETROLATUM | INACTIVE INGREDIENT | 4T6H12BN9U | 3 |
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Bacitracin
- bacitracin zinc
- PETROLATUM
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 59779-501 | 59779-501-56 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| BACITRACIN ZINC | 89Y4M234ES | ACTIM |
| PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | IACT |
Source Document#
Inactive ingredient matches#
Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.
| DailyMed ingredient | IID ingredient | UNII | Dosage form / route | Potency | Maximum daily exposure | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | OINTMENT / AURICULAR (OTIC) | NA | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | SPONGE / TOPICAL | NA | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | OINTMENT / TOPICAL | 7275 mg | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | LIQUID / RESPIRATORY (INHALATION) | NA | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | EMULSION / TOPICAL | 7.8 %w/w | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | OINTMENT / VAGINAL | 4084 mg | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | OINTMENT, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL | 81.94 %w/w | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | OINTMENT / OPHTHALMIC | 88.4 %w/w | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | SUPPOSITORY / VAGINAL | 27 mg | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | CREAM / TOPICAL | 4213 mg | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | SOAP / TOPICAL | 0.85 %w/w | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | AEROSOL, FOAM / TOPICAL | 7.9 %w/w | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 0.18 mg | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | CREAM, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL | 26 %w/w | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | CAPSULE / VAGINAL | NA | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | TABLET / ORAL | 3.5 mg | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | LOTION / TOPICAL | 25 %w/w | ||
| PETROLATUM | PETROLATUM | 4T6H12BN9U | CAPSULE, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL | 0.07 mg |
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83ea435f-fdc4-43a1-bb2d-d5f03cc8d77f | ab77b3e4-d735-48ce-9ae6-74ab753ea133 | 2023-10-09 | Warnings | 83ea435f-fdc4-43a1-bb2d-d5f03cc8d77f ab77b3e4-d735-48ce-9ae6-74ab753ea133 |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.