BACTIFREE

Bactifree Ointment contains Mupirocin as an active ingredient. It treats skin infections caused by impetigo, wounds, bacteria, and other diseases.

Furthermore, Bactifree Ointment prevents the development of some bacteria by interfering with protein synthesis. This ointment may also be used for uses not specified in this medication guide.

Use this medication precisely as recommended by your physician. Follow the prescription of your doctor carefully.

The medication dose your physician has given is based on your condition, other medications or food supplements you may take, and your reaction to treatment. To diminish your risks for adverse effects, don’t increase your dosage, take it regularly, or take it as instructed by your physician. Adverse events may still happen even at usual prescription dosages.

If your physician requests you to use this drug consistently, use it regularly to get the most benefits from it. To make you remember it better, take it at a fixed time every day.

Your doctor may need to modify your dosages to ease your symptoms or if you develop adverse reactions.

If you have any inquiries with regards to information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

Uses

Bactifree is used in the following conditions:

Prophylaxis to bacterial contamination of lean lesions
Secondary infected dermatoses, like atopic dermatitis, eczema, herpes, skin ulcers, epidermolysis bullose, infected traumatic lesions
Primary skin infections, like impetigo, ecthyma, folliculitis, and furunculosis

This medicine may be recommended for different uses. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more information.

Warnings

Do not use Bactifree in people with the following conditions:

Mupirocin hypersensitivity

Side Effects

Bactifree may have the following side effects:

Pharyngitis
Upper respiratory tract infection
Application site hypersensitivity reactions
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Burning sensation
Cutaneous sensitization reactions
Exfoliative dermatitis
Itching
Pruritus
Skin dryness
Urticaria
Increased exudates
Bleeding or pain secondary to eczema
Tenderness
Cellulitis
Secondary wound infection
Angioedema
Systemic allergic reactions
Headache
Diarrhea
Ulcerative stomatitis
Contact dermatitis
Erythema
Furunculosis
Hives
Pain
Rash
Stinging
Fever
Injury
Swelling

Keep in mind that your physician has recommended this drug since he or she has known that the advantage to you is more noteworthy than the risk of adverse reactions. Many individuals utilizing this medicine don’t have serious side effects.

A serious allergy to this medication is uncommon. In any case, seek emergency medical help if you see any manifestations of a serious allergic response, including a rash, tingling or swelling particularly of the face or tongue or throat, dizziness or difficulty in breathing.

This is not a complete list of side effects. If you see other effects not recorded above, contact your physician or pharmacist.

Precautions

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

Do not use at the site of central venous cannulation
Discontinue if severe sensitivity or irritation arises

Prior to taking this medicine, tell your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to it, or if you have some other hypersensitivities. This drug may contain inert ingredients which can cause unfavorable side effects or different issues. Talk with your pharmacist for more information.

Interactions

Bactifree may interact with the following medicines:

Other topical medications when concurrently applied.

Inform your physician about the drugs you take including over-the-counter medications, prescribed drugs, supplements and vitamins.

This is not a complete list of drug interactions. Approach your physician or pharmacist for more details.

The effects of certain medications can change if you consume different medications or herbal products simultaneously. This can build your risk for side effects or may cause your drugs not to work effectively. These interactions are conceivable, yet don’t generally happen. Your physician or pharmacist can prevent or oversee interactions by changing how you utilize your prescriptions or by close checking.

While utilizing this drug, don’t start, stop, or change the dose of other medicines you are using without your physician’s advice.

Overdose & Brands

If an overdose is suspected, call your health care provider immediately.

Available Brands:

No other brands available.