Bacinox 1% Cream
Bacinox 1% Cream is an antimicrobial medicine. It is used for the topical treatment of impetigo. It can be used in adults as well as pediatric patients 2 months of age and older. It inhibits the infection-causing bacteria and prevents their growth and further spread of the infection.
Bacinox 1% Cream
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About This Medicine
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Bacinox 1% Cream is an antimicrobial medicine. It is used for the topical treatment of impetigo. It can be used in adults as well as pediatric patients 2 months of age and older. It inhibits the infection-causing bacteria and prevents their growth and further spread of the infection.
Bacinox 1% Cream is an antimicrobial medicine. It is used for the topical treatment of impetigo. It can be used in adults as well as pediatric patients 2 months of age and older. It inhibits the infection-causing bacteria and prevents their growth and further spread of the infection.
Bacinox 1% Cream is only for external use. Use it in the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. Read the package insert thoroughly before using the medicine. Apply a thin layer of the medicine topically to the affected area twice daily or as directed by your doctor. You can consider covering the treated area with a sterile bandage or gauze dressing. Make sure to wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. If you see no changes after 5 days, let your doctor know.
Bacinox 1% Cream is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause erythema (redness and often small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face) and dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp, specifically called seborrheic dermatitis) in some people. If you experience any such side effects, let your doctor know.
Avoid contact of the medicine with your mouth, eyes, or inside of the nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse it off with plenty of water. Do not use the medicine if you have any history of allergic reaction to any of the components present in this medicine.
03Uses
Treatment of Impetigo
Bacterial infections
04How To Use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
05How It Works
Bacinox 1% Cream is a quinolone antimicrobial medicine. It enters into the bacterial cells and inhibits the bacterial enzymes which are required for the multiplication of the bacterial genetic material (DNA). It is mainly active against the bacteria causing skin infections.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Bacinox Cream?
A: If you miss a dose of Bacinox 1% Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Impetigo
Bacinox 1% Cream is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a skin infection called impetigo (red sores) in adults and children 2 months of age and older. Apply 2-3 times a day to get relief from itching, swelling, and redness caused by the infection. You might see a change in your skin appearance in a week if used as prescribed by your doctor. Results might vary from person to person depending on your skin condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment to ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
08Side Effects
Seborrheic dermatitis
Rosacea
Erythema (skin redness)
Dermatitis
09Safety Information
Alcohol:
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bacinox 1% Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bacinox 1% Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:
No interaction found/established
Kidney:
No interaction found/established
Liver:
No interaction found/established
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Bacinox 1% Cream to treat a certain skin infection (impetigo).
Wash your hands frequently – particularly after touching infected skin.
After applying the cream, you may cover the treated area with a clean bandage or gauze if advised by your doctor.
Do not touch or scratch the sores because this can spread the infection to other parts of the body, and other people.
Avoid the use of perfumes and fragrant soap.
Wearing light clothing and keeping cool in bed, may help. Avoid excessive sweating.
Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone and wear clean clothes every day.
Avoid contacting newborn babies, preparing food, playing contact sports, or going to the gym – until the risk of infection has passed.
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