What is bacitracin ointment used for
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When should you not use bacitracin?
Do not let bacitracin get into your eyes, nose, or mouth and do not swallow it. You may use bacitracin to treat minor skin injuries. However, you should not use this medication to treat deep cuts, puncture wounds, animal bites, serious burns, or any injuries that affect large areas of your body.
Is bacitracin and Neosporin the same?
Bacitracin and Neosporin are both available in ointment forms. Bacitracin is a brand-name medicine that contains the active ingredient bacitracin only. Neosporin is the brand name of a combination medicine with the active ingredients bacitracin, neomycin, and polymixin b.
Does bacitracin help heal faster?
Both Neosporin and the generic triple antibiotic contain three antibiotics: Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin. These antibiotics are promoted for minor cuts and scrapes. Most people feel that triple antibiotic “prevents infection,” “helps wounds heal faster,” and “helps prevent scarring.” That is just not true!