It is most commonly used as a topical antibiotic ointment. Occasionally antibiotic eye ointment may be recommended. Minor skin infections can be treated with triple antibiotic ointment. Moreover, honey was used as a topical ointment. It is available as an ointment or lotion. Silver sulfadiazine is used as an antiseptic ointment for extensive burns. It is commonly sold as a topical anti-itch ointment. Coal tar is used in medicated shampoo, soap and ointment. As a result, many forms of nasal packing involve use of topical antistaphylococcal antibiotic ointment. There have also been reports of using topical tacrolimus ointment. Evidence to support the use of antibiotic eye ointment is poor. Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment & Gentle Wash were introduced. An ointment may or may not be medicated. It is applied to the skin as a cream, ointment, or shampoo. Diaper rash ointment can also help.