Mechanism of action: Bacitracin prevents cell wall synthesis.
Antimicrobial spectrum: Bacitracin inhibits gram-positive cocci and a few gram- negative organisms.
Therapeutic uses: limited uses due to its side effects when used systemically (nephrotoxicity)
it is mainly used topically alone or in Combination with other antibiotics (Notably polymyxin-B and neomycin) or hydrocortisone (as anti-inflammatory) in the form of creams, ointments and aerosol preparations.