Do you need a prescription for bacitracin?

Bacitracin ointment is available without a prescription. However, your doctor may give you special directions on the use of this medication for your medical problem.

What is bacitracin ophthalmic ointment used for?

Ophthalmic bacitracin is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Bacitracin is in a class of medications called antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria that cause infections.

What is poly bacitracin ointment?

Neomycin, polymyxin, and bacitracin combination is used to prevent minor skin injuries such as cuts, scrapes, and burns from becoming infected. Neomycin, polymyxin, and bacitracin are in a class of medications called antibiotics. Neomycin, polymyxin, and bacitracin combination works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Can bacitracin be bought over-the-counter?

You may turn to an over-the-counter (or OTC) product to help. Bacitracin and Neosporin are both OTC topical antibiotics used as first aid to help prevent infection from minor abrasions, wounds, and burns. These drugs are used in similar ways, but they contain different active ingredients.

What can be used instead of bacitracin?

Alternatives. Petroleum jelly products, such as Vaseline, can be good alternatives to bacitracin or Neosporin.

Can you buy bacitracin ophthalmic ointment over-the-counter?

Ak-Poly-Bac (bacitracin / polymyxin B) eye ointment is not available over-the-counter. All antibiotic eyedrops and ointments require a prescription from a provider.

Is bacitracin over-the-counter?

Is bacitracin sold over-the-counter?

Can you buy bacitracin over-the-counter?

You may turn to an over-the-counter (or OTC) product to help. Bacitracin and Neosporin are both OTC topical antibiotics used as first aid to help prevent infection from minor abrasions, wounds, and burns.

Is hydrocortisone the same as bacitracin?

Neomycin, polymyxin, and bacitracin are in a class of medications called antibiotics. They work by stopping the growth of bacteria. Hydrocortisone is in a class of medications called corticosteroids. It works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching.

Where do you get bacitracin?

Walgreens Bacitracin Ointment | Walgreens.

What is the generic name for bacitracin ointment?

What are the main differences between bacitracin and Neosporin?

Main differences between bacitracin and Neosporin
	Bacitracin
Drug class	OTC topical antibiotic
Brand/generic status	Generic
What is the generic name?	Bacitracin (or bacitracin zinc)

Can I buy bacitracin over-the-counter?

Bacitracin and Neosporin are over-the-counter (OTC) antibiotic ointments used to prevent infection of minor skin injuries such as cuts, scrapes, and burns. Both medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Bacitracin ointment is available in generic form and contains only bacitracin.

What can I use instead of bacitracin?

What is the brand name of bacitracin?

Bacitracin is an antibiotic used intramuscularly (IM) for the treatment of infants with pneumonia and empyema caused by staphylococci shown to be susceptible to the drug. Bacitracin is available under the following different brand names: BACiiM.

Is bacitracin available over-the-counter?

Is there another name for bacitracin ointment?

BRAND NAME(S): Baciguent. USES: This medication is used to prevent minor skin infections caused by small cuts, scrapes, or burns. Bacitracin works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

What can I use in place of bacitracin?

Can I buy Bactroban over-the-counter in Australia?

Official answer. There will be nothing comparable to Bactroban available over the counter.