Not Medical Advice: No. Zinc oxide is used to treat or prevent minor skin irritations, while bacitracin zinc is an antibiotic (a germ-killer).
Bacitracin Zinc is a medication is used to prevent minor skin infections caused by small cuts, scrapes, or burns. Bacitracin works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. It belongs to a class of drugs known as antibiotics.
This antibiotic only prevents bacterial infections. It will not work for virus or fungus infections.
Zinc oxid is a mineral. It is used to treat diaper rash, minor burns, severely chapped skin, or other minor skin irritations.
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