Bacron 2% w/w (Ointment)
10 gm tube: ৳ 140.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Mupirocin |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
Indications
- Topical treatment of impetigo
- Treatment of folliculitis
- Treatment of furunculosis
Pharmacology
- Naturally occurring antibiotic
- Produced by fermentation using Pseudomonas fluorescens
- Active against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes
- Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Applied 3 times daily
- For up to 10 days
- Established safety and effectiveness in the age range of 2 months to 16 years
Interaction
- No identified drug interaction
Contraindications
- History of hypersensitivity reactions to Mupirocin
Side Effects
- Burning, stinging or pain
- Itching
- Rash
- Nausea
- Erythema
- Dry skin
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Contact dermatitis
- Increased exudate
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus in animal reproduction studies
- Use in pregnancy should be based on potential benefits and risks
- Caution in nursing women due to unknown excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Not for ophthalmic or intra-nasal use
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Care should be taken to avoid the eyes when used on the face
- Not suitable in conjunction with cannulae
- Discontinue usage in case of sensitization or severe local irritation
- Risk of dilution when mixed with other preparations
Overdose Effects
- Limited data on overdose effects
- Patient should be treated supportively with appropriate monitoring
Therapeutic Class
- Topical Antibiotic preparations
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Do not freeze
- Keep out of the reach of children