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

20 gm tube: ৳ 40.15

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Neomycin sulfate bacitracin zinc
Company	Biopharma limited

Indications

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

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

Ointment application: 2-3 times daily
Dusting Powder application: up to 4 times daily
Area for application should be cleaned gently before use

Interaction

Bacitracin Zinc: risk of nephrotoxicity with other nephrotoxic drugs
Neomycin Sulphate: Additive nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effect with other aminoglycosides
May impair the absorption of other drugs

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any components

Side Effects

Usually well tolerated
Rare allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

Safe use during pregnancy & lactation not established
Should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus

Precautions & Warnings

Not to be used on large open wounds or severely injured skin
Avoid use on areas exuding large volumes of fluid
Avoid use in otitis external with perforated eardrum
Discontinue use if condition persists or worsens
Consult physician for deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns

Use in Special Populations

Suitable for use in children at the same dose as adults
Dose should be reduced in infants
Not recommended for use in neonates

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic and Topical antibacterial products

Storage Conditions

Keep out of reach of children
Store in cool and dry place, protected from light

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