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Bacitracin is an acne agent which is a kind of skin-related medication.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Acne medications

Brands

Bacitracin ointment • Cicatrin • Baciim

Side Effects

Common

Eye inflammation
2.0
68 reviews
Blurred vision
Pain at injection site
Eyelid redness
Nausea
Itchy eyes
Vomiting
Burning eyes
Eye irritation
Rash
Sore or burning eyes
Cloudy or blurred vision

Serious

Diarrhea

Treats

Eye infections
3.1
39 reviews

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