Question 1

is bacitracin the same as neosporin?

Accepted Answer

No: Bacitracin is only one ingredient in neosporin.  Neosporin is a topical antibiotic that contains neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin b.  As long as you are not allergic, you can use them interchangeably.

Question 2

will bacitracin help a pimple?

Accepted Answer

Maybe-: If the pimple is caused by a streptococcal bacteria, yes. If it is caused by staphylococcal bacteria such as community acquired methicillin resistant staphulococcus aureus ( ca-mrsa), or most other types of bacteria to cause boils, then no.

Question 3

can i use bacitracin for my vaginitis?

Accepted Answer

No: Backtracking is for gram positive bacteria and vaginitis is caused by other bacteria and yeast infection. You need a slide and culture done with an exam.

Question 4

my pennies itches.  can i put  bacitracin on it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to help: The most common cause of penis itching is a fungal infection which can be treated with topic antifungals such as clotrimazole.  Bacitracin kills bacteria so it's unlikely to help at all.   Of course, without a picture it's hard to tell what it is.

Question 5

can you use bacitracin while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

General rules: The medications in lotions or ointments that you apply to your skin are not absorbed into the blood to a level that would effect the breast milk. As long as you are not using it directly on the feeding surface this is fine.

Question 6

does bacitracin ointment need prescription?

Accepted Answer

BACITRACIN OINTMENT: No. Bacitracin ointment is over-the-counter.

Question 7

bacitracin opthalmic, do i need prescription?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This medication is rx only.

Question 8

is bacitracin zinc ointment exactly like neosporin?

Accepted Answer

No: They are  different  compounds but both can be helpful in the correct  setting.

Question 9

can i use bacitracin( (polysporin) to treat impetigo?

Accepted Answer

Usually works best: when used in conjunction with oral antibiotics.

Question 10

what happens if children swallow bacitracin ointment.?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Usually nothing would happen. Not going to cause significant trouble.

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