Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Polymyxin B
Drug Class
Antibiotics For Topical Use
Chemical Class
Peptide Bacitracin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A07AA05, J01XB02, S01AA18, S02AA11, S03AA03
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Bacitracin injection is an antibiotic that treats staph infection caused by a bacteria called staphylococcus (STAF-il-oh-KOK-us). Bacitra...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Peptide Bacitracin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
Bacitracin zinc is the derivative of Bacitracin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Peptide Bacitracin. It belongs to Antibiotic (Cell Wall) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Bacitracin is 1422.00.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Topical
12500 IU/g — 8 hourly
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2
Child · Topical
12500 IU/g — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Your baby should not receive bacitracin if he or she is allergic to bacitracin
To make sure bacitracin is safe for your baby, tell the doctor if your baby has: kidney disease
or any known allergies
Important Warnings
Nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, renal impairment, large open wounds
Side Effects
Nephrotoxicityneurotoxicitycontact sensitization.
Drug Interactions
Bacitracin can harm your baby's kidneys. This effect is increased when the baby also receives certain other medicines. Tell your doctor about all medicines your baby uses
especially: antivirals
chemotherapy
injected antibiotics
medicine for bowel disorders
medicine to prevent organ transplant rejection
or some pain or arthritis medicines (including aspirin
Tylenol
Storage
Dry Powder for Inj Store in refrigerator. Inj (reconstituted soln) Store in refrigerator. Protect from Sunlight. Use within 1 week if kept at room temperature. Skin Oint, Cream, Eye Oint Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 242.79
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 242.79 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 242.79
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