Popular antibiotic ointment Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. trade name for a topical drug containing several antibacterials; used as an ointment for skin irritations and in the form of eyedrops for minor eye infections

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ANTIBIOTIC (noun)
1. a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections
OINTMENT (noun)
1. toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
2. semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

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