Neotracin (5 mg+250 IU)/gm (Topical Powder)

5 gm pack: ৳ 10.18

Medicine Details

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

Indications

Topical bacterial infections
Atopic dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis
Eczematoid dermatitis
Neurodermatitis
Eczema
Anogenital pruritus
Pyodermas
Impetigo

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

Ointment application after gentle cleaning
Ointment application 2-3 times daily
Removal of pus or crusts before application
Dusting powder application for superficial skin infections
Dusting powder application up to 4 times daily

Interaction

Bacitracin Zinc may enhance neuromuscular-blocking agents
Neomycin Sulphate may have enhanced toxicity with other aminoglycosides
May impair absorption of other drugs
May enhance the effect of acarbose
May enhance the effect of non-depolarising muscle relaxants

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any components

Side Effects

Well-tolerated, rare allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safety during pregnancy and lactation not established
Use during pregnancy if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus

Precautions & Warnings

Avoid use on large open wounds
Avoid use on severely injured skin
Avoid use on areas exuding large volumes of fluid
Avoid use on perforated eardrum
Consult physician for deep or puncture wounds
Discontinue use if condition persists or worsens

Use in Special Populations

Suitable for use in children at adult dose
Dose reduction in infants
Not recommended for neonates

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic and Topical antibacterial products

Storage Conditions

Store in cool and dry place
Protected from light

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