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Triple Antibiotic Bacitracin zinc and Neomycin and Polymyxin B sulfate 500 U/g; 3.5 mg/g; 10000 U/g Ointment, 14 g — NDC 54473-0291-01 package photo
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Triple Antibiotic Bacitracin zinc and Neomycin and Polymyxin B sulfate 500 U/g; 3.5 mg/g; 10000 U/g Ointment, 14 g — NDC 54473-291-01 (Billing 54473-0291-01)

by Melaleuca, Inc. · 14 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of 14 g of Triple Antibiotic Bacitracin zinc and Neomycin and Polymyxin B sulfate 500 U/g; 3.5 mg/g; 10000 U/g Ointment from Melaleuca, Inc., marketed since Jul 1995 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.

NDC 54473-0291-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 54473-291-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
OTC On market Non-controlled ⇄ Compare with another NDC
🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 54473-291-01
Product NDC 54473-291
11-digit billing NDC 54473029101
RxCUI 1359363
UNII 89Y4M234ES, 057Y626693, 19371312D4
Application # M004
SPL Set ID 65ae4607-689d-6056-e053-2a91aa0aff56
Established class (EPC) Aminoglycoside Antibacterial; Polymyxin-class Antibacterial
Physiologic effect Decreased Cell Wall Synthesis & Repair
Chemical class Aminoglycosides; Polymyxins
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1995-07-01
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form OINTMENT
Substance BACITRACIN ZINC; NEOMYCIN SULFATE; POLYMYXIN B SULFATE
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1359363
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 54473-291-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 54473-0291-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Other antibiotics for topical use class.

Drug family (ATC) Other antibiotics for topical use, Other antibacterials, Antibiotics
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It's a first-aid antibiotic you apply to small, everyday wounds — minor cuts, scrapes, and burns — to help prevent a bacterial infection from developing. Some products also help te...
  • What is this triple antibiotic ointment actually for?
  • Start by cleaning the wound area. Then apply a small amount — about the size of your fingertip — directly on the area up to 1 to 3 times a day. You can cover it with a sterile band...
  • Most people don't have any trouble with it. The most common reaction is a mild skin irritation, redness, itching, or swelling at the spot you applied it. If you use it often, you c...
📖 Read our full Neomycin, Polymyxin, and Bacitracin Topical guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
54473-0291-01 You're viewing this Main listing 14 g in 1 TUBE 2018-01-01 — Active

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Antibiotic Maximum Strength 500 [iU]/g; 3.5 mg/g; 10000 [iU]/g 00363-0018-56 Walgreens 1 tube — — FDA listed —
ANTIBIOTIC Maximum Strength 500 [iU]/g; 3.5 mg/g; 10000 [iU]/g 00363-1331-01 Walgreens 1 tube — — FDA listed —
Triple Antibiotic 500 U/g; 3.5 mg/g; 10000 U/gthis 54473-0291-01 Melaleuca, 14 g — — FDA listed —
DERMFREE Triple Antibiotic 3.5 mg/g; 10000 [USP'U]/g; 500 [USP'U]/g 85248-0117-01 Jiangxi 20 g — — FDA listed —
sojo Triple Antibiotic 500 [USP'U]/g; 10000 [USP'U]/g; 3.5 mg/g 85248-0169-01 Jiangxi 5 g — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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1995
On the market since
Jul 1995
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
31 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerMelaleuca, Inc.
FDA applicationM004 (OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG)
Labeler code54473
First marketedJul 1995
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio22 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose 📋 Description 📄 Do Not Use 📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 15 words ▾

Uses First aid to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts scrapes burns

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 38 words ▾

Directions Clean the affected area apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1-3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage

⚠️ Warnings 5 words ▾

Warnings For external use only.

🧪 Active Ingredient 17 words ▾

Active Ingredients (each gram contains:) Bacitracin zinc 500 units Neomycin 3.5 mg Polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 10 words ▾

Inactive ingredients: Melaleuca Oil (T36-C5 (R) ), mineral oil, petrolatum

🎯 Purpose 2 words ▾

Purpose antibiotic

📋 Description 33 words ▾

One-of-a-Kind Formula The only formula that combines three antibiotics with the moisturizing properties of Melaleuca Oil. Effective Helps prevent bacterial infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. Moisturizing Moisturizing ingredients rehydrate the skin.

📄 Do Not Use 28 words ▾

Do not use in the eyes or over large areas of the body. In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns, consult a doctor

📄 Stop Use and Ask a Doctor If 25 words ▾

Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition persists or gets worse. Do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

📄 Keep Out of Reach of Children 19 words ▾

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 12 words ▾

Triple Antibiotic Ointment Box.jpg Triple Antibiotic Ointment front.jpg Triple Antibiotic Ointment inside.jpg

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
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NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Otc Monograph Drug". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The form printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed is the one the FDA registered. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero and the dashes are dropped. The Identity section at the top of this page lists each form of this code.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Melaleuca, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Melaleuca, Inc. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.
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For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.