Bacteheal Powder
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Uses of Bacteheal Powder
Side effects of Bacteheal Powder
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
Common side effects of Bacteheal
- Dry skin
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Bacteheal Powder
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
How Bacteheal Powder works
Bacteheal Powder is a combination of two medicines: Mupirocin and Metronidazole. Mupirocin stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Metronidazole kills the bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging the DNA. Together, they eradicate your infection effectively.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Bacteheal Powder may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bacteheal Powder 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
Bacteheal Powder is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Bacteheal Powder may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Bacteheal Powder may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Bacteheal Powder may make you feel sleepy, dizzy, confused. You may have hallucinations, fits (convulsions) or temporary eyesight problems (such as blurred or double vision) affecting your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bacteheal Powder is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bacteheal Powder may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bacteheal Powder is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Bacteheal Powder may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Bacteheal Powder may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying the medicine.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by infection.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- Use moisturizer regularly to overcome the skin dryness during the course of treatment.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
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