Bacitracin Ointment

Bacitracin is a first-line topical antibiotic for preventing infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. It works by stopping the growth of surface bacteria, making it a staple in first aid kits, exam rooms, and long-term care supply closets alike. This collection brings together bacitracin and triple antibiotic ointments from CURAD and Dynarex in the formats clinics and households actually reach for — from single-use foil packets for wound carts to economical tubes and bulk jars.

Two questions come up most often when buyers shop this category: plain bacitracin versus triple antibiotic, and which package size fits the use. Plain bacitracin ointment — such as the Dynarex Bacitracin Zinc Ointment at 500 IU per gram — targets gram-positive bacteria and is often preferred for patients sensitive to neomycin. Triple antibiotic formulas like the CURAD Triple Antibiotic Ointment and Dynarex Triple Antibiotic Ointment combine bacitracin zinc with neomycin sulfate and polymyxin B for broader coverage against a wider range of organisms.

Format drives the buying decision more than most people expect. Individual 0.9 gram foil packets (Dynarex 1171) keep application sterile and portion-controlled — ideal for first aid stations, school nurses, and dressing changes where cross-contamination matters. The 1 ounce tubes (Dynarex 1173, CURAD CUR110556) suit household and light clinical use, while the 15 ounce jar (Dynarex 1176) delivers cost efficiency for facilities dressing wounds daily. Many of these ointments are latex-free, a detail worth confirming for allergy-conscious settings.

Apply a thin layer to clean skin after washing the affected area, typically one to three times daily, and cover with a sterile dressing if needed. Bacitracin is intended for minor, superficial wounds — deep, puncture, or serious burns warrant professional care.

Looking specifically for the zinc formulation? Browse our focused Bacitracin Zinc collection for those options.