Bacitracin
Explained
Bacitracin is an OTC antibiotic used primarily as a topical treatment for localized skin and eye infections.
You'll mostly likely find this ingredient in combination with other antibiotics in products like Neosporin.It works by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis, especially in Gram-positive bacteria.
While generally safe when applied to the skin but some people may experience rare allergic reactions.
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Users who like it
5%
Users who avoid it
95%
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%