| Bacitracin ointment (U.S.N.L.M.) | |
|---|---|
| Dosing/Conjunctivitis, keratitis | 1 cm strip in conjunctival sac 1 to 3 times a day for 7 days. Consider Maxitrol when inflamation control is needed. |
| Dosing/Anterior blepharitis | Spread directly to (clean) lid margin 1 to 3 times a day. |
| Chem Specs | 500 units of Bacitracin per gram. |
| Quantities | 1gm, 3.5gm(1/8oz) tubes |
| Cost | 113.35 / 3.5g |
| Class | Polypeptide bacteriocidal antibiotic. |
| Action | Impeds mucopeptide transfer to the growing cell wall. |
| Usage | Indicated for superficial infections of the conjunctiva and/or cornea. Commonly prescribed for anterior blepharitis and as a pre-surgical prophylactic regimen. |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to Bacitracin. Allergenicity is "practically non-existent" |
| Pediatric use | Traditional neonatal antibiotic. |
| Pregnancy | Topical bacitracin has not been associated with teratogenicity. |
| Overuse of bacitracin alone and as a combination drug is thought to have contributed to the rise of MRSA. |
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| Trade names | AK-Tracin, Ocu-Tracin |