Bacitracin + Polymyxin B

Category: Antibiotics



Bacitracin + Polymyxin B Overview

Bacitracin[1] is a polypeptide antibiotic. It is a mixture of related cyclic peptides produced by Bacillus licheniformis bacteria, that was first isolated from the variety "Tracy I" (ATCC 10716) in 1945.[2] These peptides disrupt Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with cell wall and peptidoglycan synthesis. Bacitracin is primarily used as a topical preparation, as it can cause kidney damage when used internally.[3] It is generally safe when u...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Bacitracin + Polymyxin B
  • Aerosol: 10,000 units/gm + 2,000,000 units/gm
  • Ointment: 500 units/gm + 10,000 units/gm, 500unit/g + 10000unit/g, 500unit/g + 1000unit/g
  • Powder: 500unit/g + 10000unit/g
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Bacitracin + Polymyxin B: (1 result)

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  • 59779-229 Poly Bacitracin Topical Ointment by Cvs Pharmacy

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