Quick answers
- What is Bacitracin zinc used for?
- The Drug Facts label of ElixirBaciShield First Aid (Elixir Healthcare USA, LLC.) lists these uses: first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
- Do I need a prescription for Bacitracin zinc?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Bacitracin zinc been recalled?
- FDA enforcement reports list 1 recall of products on this page; the newest started November 22, 2013. A recall usually concerns specific products or lots, not every brand.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
ElixirBaciShield First Aid · Elixir Healthcare USA, LLC.
Bacitracin zinc 500 [USP'U]/g, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient (in each gram)
Bacitracin zinc 500 units
Purpose
First Aid Antibiotic
Uses
first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- in the eyes
- if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
- over large areas of the body or for longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use in case of
- deep or puncture wounds
- animal bites
- serious burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition persists or gets worse
- a rash or other allergic reaction develops
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- Clean the affected area.
- Apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) 1 to 3 times daily.
- May be covered with a sterile bandage.
Inactive ingredients
hard paraffin, mineral oil, lanolin, white soft paraffin.
— FDA label of ElixirBaciShield First Aid, Elixir Healthcare USA, LLC., effective November 12, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Bacitracin Zinc · AmerisourceBergen
Bacitracin zinc 500 [iU]/g, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient (each gram contains)
Bacitracin Zinc 500 units
Purpose
First aid antibiotic
Uses
first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts scrapes burns
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
in the eyes over large areas of the body if you are allergic to any of the ingredients longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Ask a doctor before use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition persists or gets worse a rash or other allergic reaction develops
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
clean the affected area and dry thoroughly apply a small amount of this product (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
Inactive ingredients
mineral oil, white petrolatum
Questions?
Call 1-866-923-4914
— FDA label of Good Neighbor Pharmacy Bacitracin Zinc, AmerisourceBergen, effective July 11, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Claravie · Gentell LLC
Bacitracin zinc 500 U/g, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Bacitracin Zinc (equal to 500 Bacitracin units)
Purpose
First Aid Antibiotic
Uses
First aid to help prevent infection in: Minor cuts Scrapes Burns
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
In the eyes; if you are allergic to any ingredients due to possibility of anaphylactic shock. Ask a doctor before use in case of Deep or puncture wounds Animal bites Serious burns When using Over large areas of the body; longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor Stop use and consult a doctor if Condition persists or worsens A rash or other allergic reaction develops
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
Apply a small amount of the product (about the size of the tip of the finger) to the affected area 1 to 3 times daily.
Inactive ingredients
Hard Paraffin Lanolin Mineral Oil White Soft Paraffin
Questions?
1-800-840-9041 www.gentell.com
— FDA label of Claravie, Gentell LLC, effective August 24, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Single Antibiotic with bacitracin · Safetec of America
Bacitracin zinc 400 [USP'U]/g, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient (in each gram)
Bacitracin zinc (500 units bacitracin)
Purpose
First Aid Antibiotic
Uses
First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Warnings
For external use only.
Keep out of reach of children
If ingested, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center directly. Do Not Use: in the eyes or over large areas of the body, or on puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns for more than 1 week unless directed by a doctor if allergic to any of the ingredients Stop use, ask a doctor if: condition persists or gets worse a rash or allergic reaction develops
Directions
clean affected area apply a small amount of this product (equal to the surface area of the tip of finger) 1 to 3 times daily may cover with a sterile bandage
Inactive ingredients
mineral oil, petrolatum
Questions?
1-800-456-7077
— FDA label of Single Antibiotic with bacitracin, Safetec of America, effective June 25, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Viaderma Care First Aid Antibiotic · Viaderma Distribution Inc
Bacitracin zinc 500 U/mL, solution (topical)
Active ingredient (in each gram)
Bacitracin Zinc 500 units Purpose First aid antibiotic
Purpose
First aid antibiotic
Uses
First aid to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
- longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor
- in the eyes
- over large areas of the body
Ask a doctor before use if
you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition persists or gets worse.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
clean the affected area apply a small amount of this product (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
Inactive ingredients
Acetic acid, ascorbic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene, cholecalciferol, dimethyl sulfoxide, dipropylene glycol, gluconolactone, glycerin, histidine, hydroxethyl-cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium hydroxide, sorbic acid, water.
— FDA label of Viaderma Care First Aid Antibiotic, Viaderma Distribution Inc, effective December 1, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Family Wellness · Front Pharmaceutical PLC
Bacitracin zinc 0.51%, ointment (topical)
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 Allergy alert
- do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients
Do not use
- in or near eyes
- on large areas of the body
Ask a doctor before use if
you have
- deep or puncture wounds
- animal bites
- serious burns
When using this product
- do not use longer than 1 week
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condtions last or gets worse
- symptoms last for more than 7 days or clear up and come back within a few days
- if rash or other allergic reaction occurs If swallowed, get medical
Keep out of reach of children
help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- adults and children 2 years of age and older:
- clean affected area
- apply a small amount (equal to surface area of tip of finger) on area 1 to 3 times dailt
- may be covered by a sterile bandage
- children under 2 years of age:
- ask a doctor
Other information
- Store at room temperature 54° - 77° (15° - 25° C)
- Before using any medication, read all label direcitons. Keep carton. It contains important information
Inactive ingredients
mineral oil, white petrolatum Inactive ingredients
Questions?
1-800-639-3803 Weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM EST Questions?
— FDA label of Family Wellness, Front Pharmaceutical PLC, effective October 27, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Bacitracin zinc 500 [USP'U]/g · ointment (topical) · 37 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Always Save Bacitracin Zinc | Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC | DailyMed |
| astonea First Aid | Astonea Labs Private Limited | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin | Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin | Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC. | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | A-S Medication Solutions | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Aldermed Inc. | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | BluePoint Laboratories | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Dynarex Corporation | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Encube Ethicals, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp. | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Rugby Laboratories | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Strategic Sourcing Services LLC | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Stratus Pharmaceuticals Inc | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Universal Distribution Center LLC | — |
| CAREALL Bacitracin | New World Imports, Inc | — |
| Dealmed Bacitracin | Dealmed Medical Supplies, LLC. | DailyMed |
| Drs. Antibiotic Bacitracin | Ol Pharma Tech, LLC | DailyMed |
| ElixirBaciShield First Aid | Elixir Healthcare USA, LLC. | DailyMed |
| Equate | Walmart Inc. | DailyMed |
| Family Care First Aid | United Exchange Corp. | — |
| First Aid Antibiotic | Medline Industries, LP | DailyMed |
| First Aid Antibiotic | TARGET Corporation | DailyMed |
Showing 25 of 34 brands.
Bacitracin zinc 500 [iU]/g · ointment (topical) · 11 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Bacitracin | Water-Jel Technologies | DailyMed |
| Bacitracin Zinc | Henry Schein | — |
| FifthPulse Bacitracin Zinc 1oz | Front Pharmaceutical PLC | — |
| FifthPulse Bacitracin Zinc 4oz | Front Pharmaceutical PLC | — |
| Good Neighbor Pharmacy Bacitracin Zinc | AmerisourceBergen | DailyMed |
| Live Better Bacitracin Zinc | The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company | DailyMed |
| ProCure Bacitracin Zinc | Twin Med LLC | DailyMed |
| Single Antibiotic | Safetec of America, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Sion Biotext Bacitracin Zinc | Sion Biotext Medical Ltd | DailyMed |
| TopCare Bacitracin Zinc | Topco Associates LLC | DailyMed |
Bacitracin zinc 500 U/g · ointment (topical) · 5 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Claravie | Gentell LLC | DailyMed |
| FifthPulse Bacitracin Zinc | WeCare Products LLC | DailyMed |
| procureFirst Aid Antibio First Aid Antibiotic | Twin Med, LLC | DailyMed |
| Viaderma Care First Aid | ViaDerma Distribution, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Vitastem Ultra First Aid Antibiotic | Viaderma Distribution Inc | DailyMed |
Bacitracin zinc 400 [USP'U]/g · ointment (topical) · 2 products
Bacitracin zinc 500 U/mL · solution (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Viaderma Care First Aid Antibiotic | Viaderma Distribution Inc | DailyMed |
Bacitracin zinc 0.51% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Family Wellness | Front Pharmaceutical PLC | DailyMed |
Bacitracin zinc 500 [USP'U]/g · cream (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| CAREALL Bacitracin | New World Imports, Inc | DailyMed |
Bacitracin zinc 500 U/mL · ointment (topical) · 1 product
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Vitastem ULTRA | ViaDerma Distribution, Inc | DailyMed |
What pharmacies pay (NADAC)
The National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) is the average price U.S. retail pharmacies paid to buy one unit of a medicine (one tablet, one mL or one gram), from a monthly survey of pharmacy invoices by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). State Medicaid programs use it to pay pharmacies.
This is not the price you pay. What you pay depends on your insurance (copay or coinsurance), your pharmacy and any discounts, and pharmacies also charge for filling a prescription. Ask your pharmacist or your health plan what your price will be.
| Strength and form | Generic or brand | Pharmacies pay |
|---|---|---|
| bacitracin zinc 500 USP units/g ointment | Generic | $0.0723–$0.1851 per gram 8 packages, lowest to highest |
| bacitracin zinc 500 units/g ointment | Generic | $0.0918 per gram |
NADAC list of November 4, 2026; these prices took effect on October 21, 2026. Shown only where a package’s NDC code matches the NADAC list exactly, and only for that exact strength and form: nothing is averaged across strengths. Strengths and forms not listed here have no NADAC price.
Source: NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) 2026, data.medicaid.gov (CMS) →
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC5 products
- ViaDerma Distribution, Inc4 products
- Front Pharmaceutical PLC3 products
- Henry Schein2 products
- Twin Med, LLC2 products
- New World Imports, Inc2 products
- Target Corporation2 products
- Encube Ethicals, Inc.1 product
- Topco Associates LLC1 product
- Randob Labs Ltd.1 product
- Publix Super Markets, Inc.1 product
- Stratus Pharmaceuticals Inc1 product
- Veridian Healthcare1 product
- Rugby Laboratories1 product
- Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.1 product
- AmerisourceBergen1 product
- United Exchange Corp.1 product
- Pharmacy Value Alliance LLC1 product
- Geri-Gentle Corporation1 product
- Walmart Inc.1 product
- Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, Corp.1 product
- Gentell LLC1 product
- Sion Biotext Medical Ltd1 product
- Astonea Labs Private Limited1 product
- WeCare Products LLC1 product
- Sheffield Pharmaceuticals LLC1 product
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.1 product
- Medline Industries, LP1 product
- The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company1 product
- Shield Line LLC1 product
Showing the 30 companies with the most products, of 46.
Recalls
From FDA enforcement reports, matched by the product’s NDC code or label. A recall usually covers specific products or lots: check the name and lot number on your package.
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November 22, 2013 · Class II · Terminated · D-1076-2014
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Elevated counts of gram positive rods were found during environmental testing
Dr. Sheffield Triple Antibiotic Ointment, OTC a) 0.33 oz (9g) (NDC 11527-162-47); b) 1 oz (22g) (NDC 11527-163-55) SHEFFIELD PHARMACEUTICALS, New London, CT 06320 — Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.