Bacitracin Zinc

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:drug
gptkbp:activeIngredient gptkb:Bacitracin
Zinc
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:ATCCode D06AX
gptkbp:availableOn Ointment
gptkbp:brand Neosporin (in combination with other agents)
gptkbp:contraindication Hypersensitivity to bacitracin
Hypersensitivity to zinc
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1940s
gptkbp:form Ointment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Bacitracin Zinc
gptkbp:legalStatus OTC (Over-the-counter)
gptkbp:marketedIn gptkb:Canada
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor Deep or puncture wounds
Serious burns
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory C (US)
gptkbp:prescriptionRequired No
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration Topical
gptkbp:sideEffect gptkb:Contact_dermatitis
Allergic reaction
gptkbp:spectrumOfActivity Gram-positive bacteria
gptkbp:storage Room temperature
gptkbp:usedFor Prevention of minor skin infections
Topical antibacterial
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bacitracin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7