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

10 gm tube: ৳ 17.48

Medicine Details

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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