SANDOZ

SANDOZ Baneocin Ointment 20g

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Composition. The active substances are zinc bacitracin and neomycin sulfate. One gram of ointment contains zinc bacitracin 250 IU and neomycin sulfate 5000 IU. The other components are anhydrous lanolin and white petrolatum.

Therapeutic indications. Baneocin is an antibacterial medicine applied to the skin. It works by destroying certain bacteria that cause skin conditions. Baneocin ointment is used in:

· infections of hair follicles and infections of sweat glands

· treatment of certain skin infections and ulcerations

· felons

· treatment of burns and hot liquid injuries, superinfected

· treatment of superinfected eczema, cracks, and cuts

· prevention of infections after skin surgeries.

Dosage and administration.

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults and children over 2 years of age

· spread a thin layer of ointment on the affected area 2 to 4 times a day.

· The affected area can be covered with a dressing.

· Avoid contact with eyes.

If you have not noticed any sign of improvement within 5 days of treatment with Baneocin ointment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Baneocin ointment:

- 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 high-frequency hearing, noises and a feeling of pressure in the ears).

- in long-term middle ear inflammations (otitis media), Baneocin ointment should only be applied to the ear under medical recommendation.

- 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 have muscle weakness (for example, if you have 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 appearing in the treated lesions.

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

Special warnings.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

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 ointment is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Baneocin cutaneous powder crosses the placenta. Application of Baneocin ointment to the breasts of breastfeeding women is contraindicated.

Driving and using machines

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

Baneocin contains lanolin. Lanolin can cause local skin adverse reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis).

Packaging. Baneocin ointment is available in a box with an aluminum tube containing 20 g of ointment.

Page updated on: 23.06.2022