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Bacitracin (topical)
Introduction
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- in case of deep or puncture wounds
- animal bites
- serious burns
PURPOSE
- First aid to help prevent infection in:
- Minor cuts
- scrapes
- burns
Dosing Information
- clean the affected areas
- apply a small amount of product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of the finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
- may be covered with a sterile bandage
|offLabelAdultGuideSupport=There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Bacitracin (topical) in adult patients. |offLabelAdultNoGuideSupport=There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Bacitracin (topical) in adult patients. |offLabelPedGuideSupport=There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Bacitracin (topical) in pediatric patients. |offLabelPedNoGuideSupport=There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Bacitracin (topical) in pediatric patients. |warnings=* For external use only
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- The condition persists or gets worse, or if a rash or other allergic reaction develops.
Do not use:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
- in the eyes
- over large areas of the body
- longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
Keep out of reach of children
- if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
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| tradename = Baciim | Drugs.com = Monograph | pregnancy_AU = D | pregnancy_US = C | legal_AU = S4 | legal_US = Rx-only | routes_of_administration = Topical, intramuscular
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| CAS_number = 1405-87-4
| ATC_prefix = D06
| ATC_suffix = AX05
| ATC_supplemental = J01XX10 (WHO) R02AB04 (WHO) Template:ATCvet
| PubChem = 439542
| DrugBank_Ref = Â
| DrugBank = DB00626
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| ChemSpiderID = 10481985
| UNII_Ref = Â
| UNII = 58H6RWO52I
| KEGG_Ref = Â
| KEGG = D00128
| ChEMBL_Ref = Â
| ChEMBL = 1200558
| C=66 | H=103 | N=17 | O=16 | S=1
| molecular_weight = 1422.69 g/mol
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| InChIKey = CLKOFPXJLQSYAH-NVOBBBONBV
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|storage=* Store at controlled room temperature 15°-30° C (59°-86° F)
|packLabel=

|alcohol=Alcohol-Bacitracin (topical) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication. }}
