The combination of bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B is commonly known as Triple Antibiotic Ointment. Triple antibiotic is widely used as a general topical ointment against infection of minor cuts scrapes, or burns and is helpful if applied even before and infection develops. This is why it sometimes referred to as first aid ointment.
H & H Triple Anti biotic maximizes effectiveness by being useful against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, and can be safely used when the type of infection already present isn't known.
Triple Antibiotic Ointment is classified as an antibiotic. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
| Product Code |
Unit of
Measure |
Units per
Box |
Boxes per
Case |
NDC # |
| TRBTCA |
1 Oz. |
144 |
N/A |
52471-119-01 |
| TRBTCAF |
0.9 gm. |
144 |
12 |
52471-119-09 |
Active Ingredient:
Bacitracin
Bacitracin is effectively used as a topical medication for specific gram negative fungal or viral skin infections like streptococcus and staphylococcus.
Neomycin
Neomycin is highly effective when used in topical ointments to treat bacterial skin infections. Neomycin has excellent activity against gram-negative bacteria, and has partial activity against gram-positive bacteria.
Polymyxin B
Polymyxin B is a powerful lipopeptide antibiotic that is primarily used for resistant gram-negative skin infections. It has a bactericidal action against almost all gram-negative bacterium.
Essential Ingredients:
Petroleum Jelly
Petroleum Jelly is a mixture of paraffin and microcrystalline wax and mineral oil that is recognized by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an approved over-the-counter skin protectant for topical aplications.
In lotions and topical ointments it acts as an occlusive moisturizer that forms a sealant to lock water into the
skin, preventing dryness. It can also resolve dryness by preventing further water loss from the skin, allowing
the skin to repair itself from within. As an occlusive, it can help seal skin breakage-preventing bacteria
or impurities from entering the wound and allowing the body's natural healing properties to work without
interruption. It is also know as white petrolatum or soft paraffin.
