Impinoz Cream

Impinoz 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.

Impinoz 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.

Impinoz Cream is generally safe with no common 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.

Treatment of Impetigo

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.

Impinoz 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.

If you miss a dose of Impinoz 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.

You have been prescribed Impinoz 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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In Treatment of Impetigo

Impinoz 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.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Dermatitis

Erythema (skin redness)

Alcohol:

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Impinoz 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

Impinoz 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

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