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

5 gm pack: ৳ 10.18

Medicine Details

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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