Important: This page is general information, not medical advice. It does not recommend or prescribe any treatment. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.
Note on this source. The FDA label used for this page covers a combination product listed as Bacitracin Zinc, Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate. The information below therefore describes that product, not Bacitracin Zinc on its own. Check the label of the specific product you have.
Quick facts
- How it is given
- topical
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- health and .beyond Triple Antibiotic
- RxNorm ID
- 204602
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
Uses First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
Do not use if
Do not use in 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 if
Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns
Stop use and see a doctor if
Stop use and ask a doctor if if the condition persists or gets worse a rash or other allergic reaction develops.
Storing it safely
Other Information Store at room temperature
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient
Active Ingredients (in each gram) Bacitracin zinc (bacitracin 400 units) Neomycin sulfate（neomycin 3.5 mg） Polymyxin B sulfate (polymyxin B 5,000 units)
Before you take anything new
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about every medicine you take — including ones bought without a prescription, herbal products and supplements. Interactions are one of the most common avoidable causes of harm from medicines, and a pharmacist can check your full list in a couple of minutes.
This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 27 July 2025. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.