Bacitracin
- Generic Name
- Bacitracin
- Brand Names
- Baciguent, Baciject, Cortisporin, Diosporin, Diphen, Neo-polycin, Neo-polycin HC, Neosporin Ointment, Neosporin Plus Maximum Strength, Neosporin Solution, Polycin-B, Polysporin, Procomycin, Rash Relief Antibacterial, Triple Antibiotic
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C66H103N17O16S
- CAS Number
- 1405-87-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- DDA3RRX0P7
- Background
Bacitracin is a combination of at least 9 bacitracins. 60-80% of commercially prepared bacitracin is bacitracin A. The bacillus that produces bacitracin was first isolated from a knee scrape in 1945 from the knee wound of a child named Margaret Tracy.
Bacitracin was granted FDA approval on 29 July 1948.
- Indication
Bacitracin is indicated in topical formulations for acute and chronic localized skin infections. Occasionally, it is also used intramuscularly for infantile streptococcal pneumonia and empyema. Bacitracin is also formulated as an ointment with neomycin and polymyxin B for over the counter use. A bacitracin ointment formulated with neomycin and polymyxin B al...
- Associated Conditions
- Acne, Bacterial Infections of the Intestine, Empyema, Eye Infections, Infection, Inflammatory Reaction caused by Acne, Ocular Inflammatory Disease, Pneumonia, Skin Ulcer, Wound, Wound Infections, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns
- Associated Therapies
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