Prevention of infection: Topical: Apply 1 to 3 times daily.
Refer to adult dosing.
(For additional information see "Bacitracin (topical): Pediatric drug information")
Prevention of infection: Infants, Children, and Adolescents: Topical: Apply small amount 1 to 3 times daily; duration of therapy >7 days is not recommended, unless directed by health care provider. Note: Do not use in the eyes or over large areas of the body.
The following adverse drug reactions and incidences are derived from product labeling unless otherwise specified.
Postmarketing and/or case reports: Anaphylaxis (Elsner 1990; Farley 1995)
Hypersensitivity to bacitracin or any component of the formulation
Concerns related to adverse effects:
• Allergic reaction: Stop use and consult health care provider if allergic reaction or rash develops.
• Anaphylaxis: Use with caution in patients who have been previously exposed to bacitracin; anaphylactic reactions have occurred on repeat exposure (Elsner, 1990; Farley, 1995).
Other warnings/precautions:
• Topical anti-infective (self-medication, OTC use): Use longer than 1 week is not recommended unless directed by prescriber. Do not use in eyes or over large areas of the body. Seek advice from health care provider prior to use for deep puncture wounds, bites, or serious burns, or if condition lasts longer than 1 week.
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Ointment, External, as zinc [strength expressed as base]:
Generic: 500 units/g (1 ea, 144 ea, 1 g, 14 g, 14.2 g, 15 g, 28 g, 28.35 g, 28.4 g, 30 g, 425 g, 453.9 g)
Yes
Ointment (Bacitracin External)
500 units/g (per gram): $0.08 - $0.12
Ointment (Bacitracin Zinc External)
500 units/g (per gram): $0.05 - $0.18
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Clean the affected area prior to use. Apply a small amount of product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger); may cover with sterile bandage.
For external topical use only. Clean the affected area. Apply a small amount of product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger); may cover with sterile bandage.
Topical infection prevention: Prevention of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns.
Bacitracin may be confused with Bactrim, Bactroban
None known.
There are no known significant interactions.
Although large studies have not been conducted, absorption is limited following topical application; use during pregnancy has not been associated with an increased risk of adverse fetal events (Leachman, 2006; Murase, 2014).
Absorption is limited following topical application (Murase, 2014). Although large studies have not been conducted, use of topical bacitracin in breast-feeding women has not been associated with an increased risk of adverse events in the nursing infant (Leachman, 2006).
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by preventing transfer of mucopeptides into the growing cell wall
Absorption: Poor from mucous membranes and intact or denuded skin
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