Bactrocin 2%

Indications

Bactrocin ointment is used to treat impetigo (skin infections) caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It's also used to treat folliculitis and furunculosis.

 

Pharmacology

Mupirocin is a naturally occurring antibiotic. This antibacterial agent is produced by fermentation using the organism Pseudomonas fluorescens. It is active against a wide range of bacteria (e.g. Staphylococcus aureus including methicillin-resistant strains and Streptococcus pyogenes) those responsible for the majority of skin infections. It is also active against gram-negative pathogens, such as Escherichia coli and Haemophilus influenzae. Mupirocin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by reversibly and specifically binding to bacterial isoleucyl transfer-RNA synthetase.

 

Dosage & Administration

A small amount of Bactrocin ointment should be applied to the affected area 3 times daily for up to 10 days. The safety and effectiveness of Mupirocin ointment have been established in the age range of 2 months to 16 years.

 

Interaction

Bactrocin ointment has been found to have no medication interactions.

 

Contraindications

Individuals having a history of hypersensitivity responses to Mupirocin or any of the preparation's components should avoid taking it.

 

Side Effects

Reported side effects are burning, stinging or pain, itching, and some patients may be suffered rash, nausea, erythema, dry skin, tenderness, swelling, contact dermatitis, and increased exudate.

 

Pregnancy & Lactation

There has been no evidence of harm to the fetus in animal reproduction trials using Bactrocin ointment. Because there is no clinical experience with Mupirocin ointment during pregnancy, it should only be used if the potential benefits outweigh the risks of treatment.

This medication is not known to be excreted in human milk. Because many medicines are secreted in human milk, Bactrocin ointment should be used with caution if a breastfeeding woman is using it.

 

Precautions & Warnings

Mupirocin treatment isn't for ophthalmic or intra-nasal utilize. As with other antibacterial items, drawn-out utilize may result in an abundance of non-susceptible life forms, counting organisms. When Mupirocin is utilized on the confront care ought to be taken to avoid the eyes. Typically not appropriate in conjunction with cannulae and at the location of central venous cannulation. Within the occasion of sensitization or extreme nearby aggravation from Mupirocin treatment, utilization ought to be suspended and suitable elective treatment for the contamination organizations. The blending of Mupirocin treatment with other arrangements causes hazard of weakening, coming about in a reduction of the antibacterial action and potential misfortune of steadiness of the Mupirocin within the ointment.

 

Therapeutic Class

Antibiotic creams for use on the skin.

 

Storage Conditions

Keep the temperature below 25° C and away from light and moisture. Do not store in the freezer. Keep out of children's reach.

 

Pharmaceutical Name

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

 

Generic

Mupirocin

 

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