Bacitracin

 

Bacitracin is composed of a group of polypeptides with antibiotic activity against a variety of Gram-positive bacteria including staphylococci.

 

Indication: Used locally for the treatment of infections of the skin, ear and eye or for intramuscular use in infants for the treatment of pneumonia and empyema caused by susceptible staphylococci in some parts of the world (e.g. Canada).

 

Application: Administered typically as a combination drug product used in topical creams, powders, ointments and solutions. Bacitracin is also administered systemically as intramuscular injections in some parts of the world (e.g. Canada).