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bacitracin overdose - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Bacitracin is a germ-killing medicine called an antibiotic, which is used to treat infections. Small amounts of Bacitracin are dissolved in petroleum jelly to create antibiotic ointments. Bacitracin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally swallows products containing this ingredient or uses more than the normal or recommended amount of the product. This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. See also: Bacitracin zinc overdose Petroleum jelly overdose ...
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Symptoms of bacitracin overdose (Source: MedLinePlus)
Bacitracin is very safe. However getting bacitracin in your eyes may cause redness and some pain and itching. Intentionally eating bacitracin in large amounts may cause you to have some pain in your stomach and possibly throw up. Rarely Bacitracin may cause cause an allergic reaction . You are most likely to have some redness and itching of your skins. However, like any substance a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) can occur. ...
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bacitracin overdose - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water. Do NOT give milk if the patient is vomiting or has a decreased level of alertness. If the chemical is on the skin or in the eyes, flush with lots of water for at least 15 minutes. Call poison control or a doctor for assistance. ...
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