Bacitracin

The Basics

What is Bacitracin?

Used to prevent minor skin infections caused by small cuts, scrapes, or burns by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Brand names for Bacitracin

Rash Relief Antibacterial, Baciim, And Antibiotic (Bacitracin Zinc)

How Bacitracin is classified

Anti-Infective Agents – Local, Antibacterial Agents

Bacitracin During Pregnancy

Bacitracin pregnancy category

Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Bacitracin while pregnant

N/A

Taking Bacitracin While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Bacitracin?

Because it is poorly absorbed after topical application and oral ingestion, bacitracin is considered a low risk to the nursing infant.[1] Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[2] Therefore, an alternate cream product is preferred for application to the breast.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Because it is poorly absorbed after topical application and oral ingestion, bacitracin is considered a low risk to the nursing infant.[1] Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking.[2] Therefore, an alternate cream product is preferred for application to the breast.

Possible effects of Bacitracin on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Bacitracin

Mupirocin, Ozenoxacin.