Derma Aid (5 mg+500 IU)/gm (Ointment)

10 gm tube: ৳ 24.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Neomycin sulfate bacitracin zinc
Company Edruc limited
Also available as
Derma aid 5 mg powder

Indications

  • Topical bacterial infections
  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Stasis dermatitis
  • Eczematoid dermatitis
  • Neurodermatitis
  • Eczema
  • Anogenital pruritus
  • Pyodermas
  • Impetigo
  • Broad spectrum antibacterial agent

Pharmacology

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

Dosage & Administration

  • Ointment application instructions
  • Dusting powder application instructions

Interaction

  • Increased risk of nephrotoxicity
  • Enhanced action of neuromuscular-blocking agents
  • Additive nephrotoxic and neurotoxic effect with other aminoglycosides
  • May impair the absorption of other drugs
  • Enhanced toxicity with potent diuretics
  • May alter INR when given with anticoagulants
  • May inactivate oral typhoid vaccine

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any components

Side Effects

  • Well tolerated
  • Rare allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Safe use not established during pregnancy & lactation
  • Use during pregnancy if the benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Avoid use on large open wounds or severely injured skin
  • Do not use on areas that exude large volumes of fluid
  • Not for use in otitis external when eardrum is perforated
  • Consult a physician for deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns
  • Discontinue use and consult a physician if the condition persists or worsens
  • Not recommended for use in neonates

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

  • Store in a cool and dry place
  • Protected from light

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