Is Polysporin® First Aid Antibiotic Ointment .5 Oz Peg Vegetarian?

No. This product is not vegetarian as it lists 1 ingredient that derives from meat or fish.

Why it's not vegetarian

  • animal bites

animal bites

Dietitian note

Animal meat is not compliant with the vegetarian diet.

Note by Rhyan Geiger, RDN

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Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Bacitracin Zinc (500 units), Polymyxin B Sulfate (10000 units). Purpose: First Aid Antibiotic, First Aid Antibiotic. Inactive Ingredients: Petrolatum

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What is a Vegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.

Where to buy

Polysporin® First Aid Antibiotic Ointment .5 Oz Peg is available at 2 retailers

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About this product

Unknown · Spreadable

Flavor
Neutral
Texture
Creamy