Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Bacitracin Zinc
Drug Class
Anti-Infective, Ophthalmologicals
Chemical Class
Peptide Bacitracin
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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Uses
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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
Bacitracin can harm your baby's kidneys
This effect is increased when the baby also uses certain other medicines, especially injected antibiotics
Your baby's kidney function will need to be tested before and during treatment with bacitracin
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if your baby has any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hivesdifficult breathingswelling of the facelipstongueor throat. While receiving bacitracin injectionyour baby will be watched for the following side effects: diarrhea that is watery or bloodyurinating more than usual or more oftenlittle or no urinating (fewer wet diapers)blood in the urinelower back painor painful urination. Common side effects include: nauseavomitingmild skin rashor pain
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
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless essential
Lactation
Avoid unless essential
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 65.18
DRAP approved maximum price · per 20gm · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 20gmRs 65.18
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