Burn O Kem Cream
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Product introduction
Burn O Kem Cream is a medicine used in the treatment of burns. It kills the infection-causing microorganisms, reduces inflammation symptoms such as burning sensation, irritation, and pain. This way it speeds up the healing process.
Burn O Kem Cream is a combination of two medicines. It is strictly advised for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Apply it only on the affected areas of the skin. In case of accidental contact with your eye or mouth, immediately rinse it off with plenty of water.
This medicine is generally safe, however, it may sometimes cause irritation, burning sensation, and discomfort at the site of application. These effects are mild and go away with time. If they persist or get worse, consult the doctor.
Burn O Kem Cream is a combination of two medicines. It is strictly advised for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Apply it only on the affected areas of the skin. In case of accidental contact with your eye or mouth, immediately rinse it off with plenty of water.
This medicine is generally safe, however, it may sometimes cause irritation, burning sensation, and discomfort at the site of application. These effects are mild and go away with time. If they persist or get worse, consult the doctor.
Uses of Burn O Kem Cream
Benefits of Burn O Kem Cream
In Treatment of Burns
Burn O Kem Cream helps in the prevention and treatment of infections during treatment of burns. It is also used as an antiseptic in minor cuts and abrasions. It kills the infectious microorganisms, reduces inflammation symptoms such as burning sensation, irritation and pain. This promotes healing of the burns/wounds. Continue using it as directed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Burn O Kem Cream
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 Burn O Kem
- Itching
- Irritation
- Burning sensation at the site of application
How to use Burn O Kem Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Burn O Kem Cream works
Burn O Kem Cream is a combination of two antiseptic medicines: Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Silver Nitrate. Chlorhexidine Gluconate works by binding strongly with skin and killing infectious microorganisms. Hence, it effectively cleans out wounds and burns to prevent them from getting infected. Silver Nitrate stops bacteria from producing folic acid, a nutrient required for bacterial multiplication. This kills the bacteria and treats skin infection due to burns.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Burn O Kem Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Burn O Kem Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Burn O Kem Cream?
If you miss a dose of Burn O Kem Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Burn O Kem Cream is used for the management of infection associated with burns.
- Avoid contact of Burn O Kem Cream with eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse immediately in case of accidental contact.
- Inform your doctor if you experience skin irritation or allergies after using this medicine.
- It can injure or irritate healthy skin. Always wear latex or nitrile gloves when handling or applying this medicine.
- Handle it carefully as it tends to stain the skin, clothing, linens.
- Burn O Kem Cream is used for the management of infection associated with burns.
- Avoid contact of Burn O Kem Cream with eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse immediately in case of accidental contact.
- Inform your doctor if you experience skin irritation or allergies after using this medicine.
- It can injure or irritate healthy skin. Always wear latex or nitrile gloves when handling or applying this medicine.
- Handle it carefully as it tends to stain the skin, clothing, linens.
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- Chlorhexidine Gluconate. Huddersfield, West Yorkshire: Genus Pharmaceuticals; 2011 [revised 21 Aug. 2017]. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- DailyMed. Silver Nitrate. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Chlorhexidine Gluconate. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Silver Nitrate. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
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