Wal-Sporin (bacitracin zinc/polymyxin B sulfate)
Topical Antibiotics Topical Ointment (GRAM)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Bacitracin is a polypeptide antibiotic.
USES: This combination product is used to treat minor wounds (such as cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to the affected area. This product contains antibiotics that work by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria.
Generic name: bacitracin zinc/polymyxin B sulfate
Drug class: Topical Antibiotics
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
Reference product & biosimilars
No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Wal-Sporin:
- Minor Bacterial Skin Infections
Also known as: Minor Bacterial Skin Infection.
Dosing
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Anaphylaxis
Less Frequent
- Skin pigmentation enhancement
Rare or Very Rare
- Fungal infection of skin
- Skin rash
- Skin rash
Precautions
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Bacitracin and bacitracin zinc should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits justify potential risks to the fetus.
Some manufacturers state that patients who are pregnant should consult a clinician before using topical preparations containing bacitracin or bacitracin zinc.
The topical preparation containing bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate, and hydrocortisone should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits justify potential risks to the fetus. Corticosteroids have been teratogenic in mice and rabbits when applied topically.
It is not known whether topical bacitracin is distributed into milk.
Some experts consider topical bacitracin compatible with nursing.
Some manufacturers state that patients who are breast-feeding should consult a clinician before using topical preparations containing bacitracin or bacitracin zinc.
The topical preparation containing bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate, and hydrocortisone should be used with caution in nursing women. Hydrocortisone is distributed into human milk following oral administration, and systemic absorption may occur when hydrocortisone is applied topically.
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Minor bacterial skin infections | ||
| L08.89 | ICD10CM | Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue |
| L08.9 | ICD10CM | Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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