Discussions tagged “Bacitracin”

I've been using Bacitracin Zinc Topical Ointment for a few weeks now to treat some minor cuts and scrapes. It seemed to be working fine at first, but recently I've started experiencing some unusual symptoms. I have a rash and some itching around the areas where I applied the ointment. I've read that these could be signs of an allergic reaction, but I'm not sure if it's something else. The product description mentions severe side effects like wheezing and swelling, but I haven't experienced those. Should I be worried about these mild symptoms, or should I continue using the ointment? Has anyone else had similar reactions? I don't want to risk any severe side effects, so I'm considering stopping the ointment altogether. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!