bacitracin
Cut infection preventer
Bacitracin is an antibiotic used to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
It works by killing bacteria on the skin's surface.
Available over the counter as an ointment, often combined with other antibiotics in products like Neosporin: Apply bacitracin to the wound and cover with a bandage.
Rich milk fat
- salveTopical healing preparation
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- petroleum jellySemi-solid hydrocarbon moisturizer
- tubeHollow cylindrical passage
apply · topical · over-the-counter · OTC · dermatological · skin · absorption · layer
Aminoglycoside for infections
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- tetracyclineBroad-spectrum bacterial treatment
- erythromycinMacrolide antimicrobial medication
- streptomycinAminoglycoside antibiotic for TB
vancomycin · clindamycin · cephalosporin · peptide · antimicrobial · bactericidal · spectrum · resistance
Severance or reduction
- scrapeRub harshly against
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- burnDamage by heat
blister · ulcer · sore · infection prevention · dressing · bandage · gauze · healing
Medical dispensing authorization
- ophthalmologyMedical specialty for eyes
- eye dropsTopical ocular medication
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- intramuscularInto muscle tissue
allergy · sensitivity · rash · contraindication · dosing · FDA · pharmaceutical · sterile
cream
Rich milk fat
- salveTopical healing preparation
- gelWobbly semi-solid substance
- petroleum jellySemi-solid hydrocarbon moisturizer
tube · apply · topical · over-the-counter · OTC · dermatological · skin · absorption · layer · spread
neomycin
Aminoglycoside for infections
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- tetracyclineBroad-spectrum bacterial treatment
- erythromycinMacrolide antimicrobial medication
streptomycin · vancomycin · clindamycin · cephalosporin · peptide · antimicrobial · bactericidal · spectrum · resistance · susceptibility
cut
Severance or reduction
- scrapeRub harshly against
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
burn · blister · ulcer · sore · infection prevention · dressing · bandage · gauze · healing · first aid
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- ophthalmologyMedical specialty for eyes
- eye dropsTopical ocular medication
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
intramuscular · allergy · sensitivity · rash · contraindication · dosing · FDA · pharmaceutical · sterile · compounding
bacitracinpathogen
Disease-causing microorganism
bacteria · infectious agent · contaminant · growth medium · bacterial culture