{"title":"Bacitracin","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBacitracin Ointment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBacitracin\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo 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 \u003cstrong\u003eDynarex Bacitracin Zinc Ointment\u003c\/strong\u003e at 500 IU per gram — targets gram-positive bacteria and is often preferred for patients sensitive to neomycin. Triple antibiotic formulas like the \u003cstrong\u003eCURAD Triple Antibiotic Ointment\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDynarex Triple Antibiotic Ointment\u003c\/strong\u003e combine bacitracin zinc with neomycin sulfate and polymyxin B for broader coverage against a wider range of organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat drives the buying decision more than most people expect. Individual \u003cstrong\u003e0.9 gram foil packets\u003c\/strong\u003e (Dynarex 1171) keep application sterile and portion-controlled — ideal for first aid stations, school nurses, and dressing changes where cross-contamination matters. The \u003cstrong\u003e1 ounce tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e (Dynarex 1173, CURAD CUR110556) suit household and light clinical use, while the \u003cstrong\u003e15 ounce jar\u003c\/strong\u003e (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApply 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking specifically for the zinc formulation? Browse our focused \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/bacitracin-zinc\"\u003eBacitracin Zinc\u003c\/a\u003e collection for those options.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/honestmed.com\/collections\/bacitracin.oembed","provider":"Honest Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}