User:Mr. Ibrahem/Bacitracin

Bacitracin is an antibiotic. When applied to the skin, it is used to treat superficial bacterial skin infections. When applied to the eyes, it is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis. It has also been used by mouth to treat Clostridioides difficile diarrhea, but is not a preferred treatment.

Common side effects when applied to the skin or eyes include irritation and rash. Other side effects may include allergic reactions. When given by injected kidney problems may occur. Safety in pregnancy is unclear. It works by interfering with the building of a cell wall.

Bacitracin was first isolated in 1945 and approved for medical use in the United States in 1948. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States a 3.5 gram tube for use in the eyes costs about 31 USD as of 2022. It was isolated form Bacillus licheniformis. It is also available in combination with other medications.