bacitracin /bas′itrā″sin/ [L, bacillum + Tracy, surname of patient in whom toxin-producing bacillus species was isolated] , an antibacterial. ▪ INDICATIONS: A common component of topical antibiotic ointments used for treating skin infections. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Skin rash.
