Bacitracin topical

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

• Importance of discontinuing bacitracin and consulting a clinician if itching, burning, inflammation, or other signs of sensitivity occur.a

• Importance of understanding that topical bacitracin preparations are intended for external use only.a

• Importance of not using in the eyes or applying over large areas of the body.

• Importance of first consulting a clinician when considering use for self-medication for deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns.a

• Importance of discontinuing use and consulting a clinician if condition persists or worsens when used to prevent infection in minor skin injuries (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns).a

• Importance of not using for >1 week unless directed by a clinician.a

• Importance of women informing clinicians if they are or plan to become pregnant or plan to breast-feed.

• Importance of informing patients of other important precautionary information.a (See Cautions.)

• It is used to avoid or treat skin infections.

• If you have an allergy to bacitracin or any other part of bacitracin (topical).
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If a large area needs to be treated.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Hypersensitivity to bacitracin or any component of the formulation

Refer to adult dosing.

There are no known significant interactions.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Clean the skin area before applying bacitracin topical.

You may apply bacitracin to the affected area 1 to 3 times per day. Apply only enough to cover the area you are treating.

Do not use this medication over large areas of skin.

You may cover the treated skin with a bandage.

Do not use bacitracin for longer than 7 days in a row. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if you develop a skin rash.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.