Neomycin & Bacitracin zinc
Therapeutic Class: Anti Bacterial (Ophthalmic and Topical antibacterial products)
Storage:
Keep all medicines out of reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.
Therapeutic Class: Anti Bacterial (Ophthalmic and Topical antibacterial products)
Indications:
This combined drug formulation is indicated in the treatment of topical bacterial infections. This is particularly effective in-
Neomycin & Bacitracin zinc Ointment: Each gram ointment contains Neomycin Sulphate BP 5mg and Bacitracin Zinc USP 500 IU.
Description:
Neomycin & Bacitracin zinc Ointment is a combination of Neomycin Sulphate and Bacitracin Zinc for topical use in mixed infection of the skin and mucous membrane due to susceptible organisms. It has a broad spectrum of activity. Neomycin is active against many aerobic gram-negative bacteria and some aerobic gram-positive bacteria. Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella lacunata, indole-positive and indole-negative Proteus, Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, and Serratia. Bacitracin is active against many gram-positive organisms such as staphylococci (including some penicillin-resistant staphylococci), streptococci, anaerobic cocci, corynebacteria, and clostridia.
Dosage & Administration:
Ointment: Before use, the area for application should be cleaned gently. Derbies such as pus or crusts should be removed from the affected area. Apply two to three times daily to the affected skin area.
Dusting Powder: Antibiotic powder is a non-sterile dusting powder and used for superficial skin infections. A light dusting of the powder to be applied to the affected skin area up to 4 times daily.
Side Effects:
Generally, this preparation is well tolerated. However, a low order of toxicity may have occurred like rashes and allergic anaphylactoid reactions in some patients. If itching, burning, inflammation, or other signs of sensitivity occur during therapy, patients should be advised to discontinue the drug and consult a physician.
Precautions:
Patients considering self-medication with a topical anti-infective for deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns should be advised to first consult a physician. Patients using the preparations for the prevention of infection in minor skin injuries (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns) should be advised to discontinue the topical anti-infective preparation and consult a physician if the condition persists or worsens; it should not be used for longer than 1 week unless directed by a physician.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
The safe use of this preparation during pregnancy & lactation has not been established. Therefore it should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
This combined drug formulation is indicated in the treatment of topical bacterial infections. This is particularly effective in-
- Atopic, contact stasis and infections
- Eczematoid dermatitis
- Neurodermatitis
- Eczema
- Anogenital pruritus
- Impetigo
- Preventing infection in minor skin injuries (e.g. cuts, scrapes, burns)
Neomycin & Bacitracin zinc Ointment: Each gram ointment contains Neomycin Sulphate BP 5mg and Bacitracin Zinc USP 500 IU.
Description:
Neomycin & Bacitracin zinc Ointment is a combination of Neomycin Sulphate and Bacitracin Zinc for topical use in mixed infection of the skin and mucous membrane due to susceptible organisms. It has a broad spectrum of activity. Neomycin is active against many aerobic gram-negative bacteria and some aerobic gram-positive bacteria. Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella lacunata, indole-positive and indole-negative Proteus, Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, and Serratia. Bacitracin is active against many gram-positive organisms such as staphylococci (including some penicillin-resistant staphylococci), streptococci, anaerobic cocci, corynebacteria, and clostridia.
Dosage & Administration:
Ointment: Before use, the area for application should be cleaned gently. Derbies such as pus or crusts should be removed from the affected area. Apply two to three times daily to the affected skin area.
Dusting Powder: Antibiotic powder is a non-sterile dusting powder and used for superficial skin infections. A light dusting of the powder to be applied to the affected skin area up to 4 times daily.
Side Effects:
Generally, this preparation is well tolerated. However, a low order of toxicity may have occurred like rashes and allergic anaphylactoid reactions in some patients. If itching, burning, inflammation, or other signs of sensitivity occur during therapy, patients should be advised to discontinue the drug and consult a physician.
Precautions:
Patients considering self-medication with a topical anti-infective for deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns should be advised to first consult a physician. Patients using the preparations for the prevention of infection in minor skin injuries (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns) should be advised to discontinue the topical anti-infective preparation and consult a physician if the condition persists or worsens; it should not be used for longer than 1 week unless directed by a physician.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation:
The safe use of this preparation during pregnancy & lactation has not been established. Therefore it should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children. Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light.
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