Neotracin (5 mg+500 IU)/gm (Ointment)

10 gm tube: ৳ 17.48

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Neomycin sulfate bacitracin zinc
Company	Acme laboratories ltd
Also available as	Neotracin 5 mg powder

Indications

Topical bacterial infections
Atopic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis
Eczematoid dermatitis
Neurodermatitis
Eczema
Anogenital pruritus
Adjunct in certain pyodermas
Impetigo

Pharmacology

Bacitracin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Active against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria
Neomycin binds to bacterial ribosome and inhibits protein synthesis
Active against gram-negative aerobes and some strains of staphylococci

Dosage & Administration

Ointment: Apply 2-3 times daily to affected skin area
Dusting Powder: Apply up to 4 times daily to affected skin area

Interaction

Bacitracin Zinc: Increased risk of nephrotoxicity when used with other nephrotoxic drugs
Neomycin Sulphate: Additive nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effect with other aminoglycosides and certain drugs, may impair absorption of other drugs

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of its components

Side Effects

Well tolerated, rare allergic reactions may occur

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe use during pregnancy & lactation not established, potential benefit justifying potential risk to fetus

Precautions & Warnings

Avoid use on large open wounds or severely injured skin
Avoid use for otitis external with perforated eardrum
Consult a physician for deep wounds or serious burns
Discontinue use and consult a physician if condition persists or worsens
Not recommended for use in neonates

Use in Special Populations

Suitable for use in children at adult dose, reduce dose in infants, not recommended for neonates

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic and Topical antibacterial products

Storage Conditions

Store in cool, dry place protected from light

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