Bacitracin Topical

Bacitracin Topical is an over-the-counter medication used to treat Dermal Infections (superficial). 

• Bacitracin Topical is available under the following different brand names: Baciguent

Common side effects of Bacitracin Topical include:

• Nausea,
• Vomiting, and
• Mild skin rash

Serious side effects of Bacitracin Topical include:

• Hives,
• Difficulty breathing,
• Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, and
• Severe dizziness

Rare side effects of Bacitracin Topical include:

• none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Ointment

• 500 units/g

Dermal Infections (Superficial)

Adult and pediatric dosage

• Apply ointment once a day or every 8 hours

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Bacitracin Topical has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Bacitracin Topical has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Bacitracin Topical has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Bacitracin Topical has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity
• Use in the eyes of the external ear canal if the eardrum is perforated

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Bacitracin Topical?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Bacitracin Topical?”

Cautions

• Do not use for longer than 1 week unless directed by a clinician
• Minor skin irritation, rash, allergic contact dermatitis or other hypersensitivity reactions reported
• Topical anti-infectives are known to contact sensitizers
• Patients sensitive to bacitracin may also have cross-sensitivity to polymyxin B
• Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, were reported rarely following topical application to the skin
• Consider that patients allergic to bacitracin may have delayed cell-mediated contact dermatitis reactions or immediate IgE-mediated (. g, anaphylactic) reactions to the drug
• Prolonged use of topical anti-infectives may promote bacterial resistance and should be avoided; overgrowth of no susceptible organisms, including fungi, may occur
• If itching, burning, rash, or any other signs of sensitivity or allergic reaction occur, discontinue use and consult a clinician

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Some manufacturers advise pregnant patients to consult a clinician before using topical preparations containing this drug
• Lactation
  • Not known whether topical bacitracin is distributed in milk
  • Some manufacturers advise breastfeeding women to consult a clinician before using topical preparations containing this drug
  • Some experts consider this drug compatible with nursing