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What is bacitracin ointment used for?

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Bacitracin ointment: Bacitracin treats bacterial infections.

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Dr. Alan Alianswered

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Bacitracin: To prevent minor skin infections caused by small cuts, scrapes or burns. It is an antibiotic ointment.

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