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TheraCare Bacitracin Zinc

FIRST AID ANTIBIOTIC

Standard Dose
Directions adults or children 2 years of age and older: 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. children under 2 years of age:ask a doctor
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
Summary

Indications and usage Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns Dosage and administration Directions adults or children 2 years of age and older: 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.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns Dosage and administration Directions adults or children 2 years of age and older: 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. children under 2 years of age:ask a doctor Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the eyes over large areas of the body Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, serious burns, animal bites Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use longer than 1 week the condition persists or gets worse rash or other allergic reaction develops Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away. When using this product use as directed

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the eyes over large areas of the body Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds, serious burns, animal bites Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use longer than 1 week the condition persists or gets worse rash or other allergic reaction develops Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
  • When using this product use as directed

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.