Bacitracin is an antibiotic and is found in many over the counter antibiotic preparations
Topical antibiotic ointments
Ear antibiotic drops
Eye drops
Please be aware that if your spouse or significant other uses topical skin care products that contain this chemical, skin-to-skin transfer may occur to you.
Notify your doctors of this allergy.
It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruption begins.
Other names you may see this chemical listed as:
Agfivin
Altracin
Ayfivin
Baciguent
Bacitracin Zinc
Fortracin
Penitracin
Topitracin
Zutracin
Possible Occupational Exposures:
Nurses
Physicians
Mixing and blending machine operators
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Where is it found?
What is it?
Hints on avoiding:
Polymyxin
Possible cross-reactions may occur with other chemicals:
This information is provided as educational only and is
not intended to substitute for medical care or recommendations by a physician.