Bactromen (Ointment)
Manufactured by: Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
Mupirocin 2% Topical Similar medicine
Bactromen is indicated for
- Impetigo
- Folliculitis
- Secondary skin infections
- Furunculosis
Precautions and warnings
Mupirocin should not be used in the eyes or inside the nose. If you are applying Mupirocin ointment on your face, make sure it does not get into your eyes. Like other ointments that contain polyethylene, Mupirocin should be used cautiously in people with moderate or severe kidney problems. Also, using this antibiotic for too long can cause other germs, such as fungi, to grow.
Side-effects
- Burning
- stinging
- pain
- itching
- erythema
- dryness
- tenderness
- dermatitis
- rash.
Contraindications
This medicine should not be used by anyone who has ever had an allergic reaction to mupirocin or any of the other ingredients in it.
Mode of actions
Mupirocin works by attaching to an enzyme called isoleucyl transfer RNA-synthetase, which stops bacteria from making proteins. It is effective against many gram-positive bacteria and some gram-negative bacteria.
Dosage & Administration
For children and adults: A small amount of ointment should be applied to the affected area three times daily for up to 10 days. The area treated may be covered with a dressing if desired.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect even sometimes unable to demonstrate the risk on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required.
Discuss with your doctors and tell them feedback about this medicine.
There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. Discuss with your doctor before breastfeeding.
Pack Size & Price
10gm tube Price : ৳140
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