Bacitracin A
Bacitracin A is a polypeptide antibiotic available as a topical treatment for minor skin infections. It is commonly used for wound care and prevention of bacterial growth in superficial cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Topical antibiotic ointment used to prevent and treat minor skin infections.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1986366
- Generic
- Bacitracin A
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment and prevention of minor skin infections including cuts, scrapes, burns, and wounds. Often used in first-aid antibiotic preparations.
Mechanism not specified for this variant. Standard bacitracin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, though specific details for this formulation require consultation with prescribing information.
For topical use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Discontinue use if rash or allergic reaction occurs. Consult a healthcare provider if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 7 days.
Official drug label
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