An antibiotic used in the form of an ointment, cream, or solution to treat skin, eye, and ear infections. It is also administered by mouth to treat gastroenteritis and food poisoning. Skin sensitivity sometimes occurs and when taken by mouth the drug may cause diarrhea and diseases due to growth of resistant organisms.
A broad-spectrum antibiotic derived from Streptomyces decaris. It is active against a wide range of organisms, and is used in drops to treat infections of the eyes and ears.