Bacitracin is a polypeptide antibiotic that is chemically unrelated to neomycin. It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis. It is produced by Bacillus subtilis (Gehrig & Warshaw, 2008). Bacitracin ...

Antimicrobial ointments containing neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin have been used since the 1950s as a prescription product to prevent superficial wound infections and have been made ...

Finally, apply an OTC bacitracin ointment (used to prevent skin infections) to the blister and cover loosely with a bandage, suggests Dr. Kobets. If the infection appears worse the following day ...

A. Polysporin is an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment containing bacitracin and polymyxin B. Most health professionals would not expect an antibiotic to treat a fungal infection. However ...

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Follow these tips to care for a new bite prior to seeking medical attention. Cleaning: Always clean new bug bites with soap and water. If available, apply a topical antibiotic ointment, such as ...

Cleaning: Always clean new bug bites with soap and water. If available, apply a topical antibiotic ointment, such as bacitracin or neomycin, to prevent infection. Basic first aid: The RICE (Rest ...

An itchy tattoo is common, especially just after you've had it done. Most of the time, the itching is caused by the healing process and is completely normal. There are some other things that might ...

The family of a disabled teenager desperate to source a discontinued ointment said those selling it at inflated prices were "morally corrupt". George Rabbett-Smith, from Bowes, County Durham ...

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Options include mupirocin cream or ointment (Bactroban or Centany) and retapamulin ointment (Altabax). If your impetigo is severe or widespread, a doctor can prescribe oral antibiotics such as ...