noun. A polypeptide antibiotic obtained from a strain of a bacterium (Bacillus subtilis) and used as a topical ointment in the treatment of certain bacterial infections, especially those caused by cocci.

noun. a polypeptide antibacterial antibiotic of known chemical structure effective against several types of Gram-positive organisms, and usually used topically for superficial local infection.

noun. A nonprescription antibiotic, usually provided in topical ointment form and discovered as a product of the bacterium Bacillus subtilis.

noun. a polypeptide antibiotic of known chemical structure effective against several types of Gram-positive organisms; usually applied locally

"Oral antibiotics will treat it, as will Bactroban but not bacitracin; you need the prescription strength four times a day topically."

antibiotic  antibiotic drug  

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