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BANEOCIN POWDER 10G

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Composition. The active substances are zinc bacitracin and neomycin sulfate. One gram of cutaneous powder contains zinc bacitracin 250 IU and neomycin sulfate 5000 IU. The other components are sterile base powder (corn starch, magnesium oxide).

Therapeutic indications. Baneocin cutaneous powder is an antibacterial medicine applied to the skin. It works by destroying certain bacteria that cause skin conditions.

Baneocin cutaneous powder is used in:

· treatment of certain skin infections and ulcerations

· treatment of superinfected eczema and burns

· treatment of infected dermatitis in children over 2 years of age

· prevention of infections occurring after skin surgical procedures.

Dosage and administration.

Always use Baneocin cutaneous powder exactly as your doctor has told you. You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults and children over 2 years of age

· sprinkle a sufficient amount of powder on the affected area 2 to 4 times a day

· The affected area can be covered with a dressing

· Avoid getting the powder in your eyes

Precautions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Baneocin cutaneous powder:

- If you have liver or kidney conditions (hepatic or renal insufficiency). Also, please monitor for any signs that may indicate kidney damage (loss of appetite, excessive thirst, reduced urine output, traces of blood in urine) or hearing impairment (loss of hearing for high-pitched sounds, noises, and a feeling of pressure in the ears).

- When using doses higher than recommended, especially in the treatment of varicose ulcers. If large quantities of this medicine are absorbed through the skin, there is a risk of muscle weakness. If you already experience muscle weakness (for example, if you suffer from myasthenia gravis or a similar condition), your condition may worsen.

- Prolonged use of antibiotics can lead to the emergence of resistant bacteria.

- Please monitor for signs of inflammation (warmth, redness, swelling, pain) or fungal infection (with fungi) appearing in the treated lesions.

Tell your doctor about these or any other unusual changes you notice.

Special warnings.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. The use of Baneocin cutaneous powder is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Baneocin cutaneous powder crosses the placenta. Application of Baneocin cutaneous powder to the breasts of breastfeeding women is contraindicated.

Driving and using machines

The effects of Baneocin cutaneous powder on the ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery are not known.

Packaging. Baneocin cutaneous powder is available in a box with a polyethylene powder bottle containing 10 g of cutaneous powder.

Page updated on: 17.06.2021