Definition of bacitracin in US English:
bacitracin
noun ˌbasiˈtrāsinˌbasiˈtrāsin
An antibiotic typically used topically for skin and eye infections.
The drug is obtained from the bacterium Bacillus subtilis
Example sentencesExamples
- For the main shelter, my first aid kit includes polymyxin B / neomycin / bacitracin, diphenhydramine for allergic reactions, and 100 percent pure tea tree oil.
- Applying a small amount of antibiotic ointment, such as bacitracin, is optional.
- If the area of affected skin is limited, mupirocin is an effective topical therapy; it was more effective than the other topical antibiotics studied (i.e., neomycin, bacitracin, polymyxin B, and gentamicin).
- Results of randomized studies assessing the efficacy of triple antibiotic ointment (e.g., polymyxin, bacitracin and neomycin) are indeterminate.
- Topical antibacterial agents such as 1% silver sulfadiazine or bacitracin are applied and then covered with gauze pads.