Bacitracin
About Bacitracin
Bacitracin is used to prevent the onset of infection in small cuts or skin wounds. It acts as an antibiotic and kills any bacteria that is infesting the wound.
The drug is available as an ointment. Before application the wound and the surrounding area should be completely washed and dried. Then rub the drug into the affected area until the application is even. Keep the wound uncovered. Keep using Bacitracin, at the same time daily for the best effect. Keep using the drug until the wound heals and clears up.
Avoid contact of Bacitracin with eyes. The drug should not be used for more than a week, unless instructed otherwise by the doctor.
before taking the drug inform the doctor if you are planning on a pregnancy or are pregnant. Give him details about any medication that you are currently taking. While no serious side effects exist, one may experience an allergic reaction to Bacitracin. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include hives, rashes, and problems with breathing, itchy skin, swelling, redness of the skin, development of a burning sensation or chest tightness.
If your experience any of the above mentioned symptoms, it is best to seek immediate medical treatment.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Bacitracin
Bacterial Infections
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Bacitracin ?
Skin Redness
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Bacitracin
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Nebazine powder may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Nebazine powder is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Bacitracin
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Bacitracin as ingredient
- Neosporin Eye Ointment
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Neosporin Dusting Powder
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Nebasulf Dusting Powder
Pfizer Ltd
- Nocin L Ointment
West-Coast Pharmaceutical Works Ltd
- Nebazine Ointment
AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd
- Nebazine Powder
AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine is a combination of cyclic polypeptides generated by Bacillus subtilis var Tracy. It is administered topically for treating skin infection. This medicine inhibits those agents which constitute the fundamental properties of the bacterial cell wall.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.
References
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Neomycin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:
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BACITRACIN powder,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=BACITRACIN
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