Generic Name:

Therapeutic Class:

Antibiotic

Availability:

OTC

Common Brands:

Form:

Topical ointment

BACITRACIN (bass i TRAY sin) prevents and treats skin infections caused by minor cuts, scrapes, or burns. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It will not treat yeast infections or infections caused by viruses.