1. An antibiotic compound produced by certain bacteria, used in topical preparations to treat bacterial infections of the skin and mucous membranes.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Often used in combination with other antibiotics in ointments and solutions

Examples

• Gramicidin is a common ingredient in antibiotic throat lozenges.
• The topical cream contains gramicidin to prevent wound infection.
• Gramicidin works by disrupting bacterial cell membranes.
• Many over-the-counter first-aid ointments include gramicidin as an active ingredient.
• The doctor prescribed a solution containing gramicidin for the skin infection.