Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units
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Product introduction
Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin infections . It may also be used to treat infected cuts and wounds. This medicine stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection.
Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. You may have to use it for some time before your condition starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas. Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Local side effects like minor burning, stinging or irritation may be seen after application. Consult your doctor if these persist or if your condition doesn't improve.
Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. You may have to use it for some time before your condition starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas. Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Local side effects like minor burning, stinging or irritation may be seen after application. Consult your doctor if these persist or if your condition doesn't improve.
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Side effects of Tulip Unit
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 Tulip
- No common side effects seen
How Tulip Unit works
Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is required for their survival in the human body.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
No interaction found/established
Breast feeding
No interaction found/established
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
All substitutes
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Quick tips
- Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is used to treat bacterial skin infections.
- You may have to use it for a long time before your infection starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto affected site on skin.
- 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.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units and consult your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Polypeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cell wall active agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units a penicillin?
No, Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is not a penicillin. Though both Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units and penicillin are antibiotics, they have a different mechanism of killing the infection-causing bacteria. Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units works by stopping the multiplication of the bacteria in our body, hence helping in controlling the infection. This medication is applied on minor skin infections which may occur due to small cuts or scrapes. Do not self-medicate and take the medicine exactly as recommended by the doctor, as unnecessary use or overuse of antibiotics can make the bacteria develop resistance, leading to decreased effectiveness.
What type of bacteria does Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units kill?
Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria by inhibiting the formation of bacterial cell wall of various bacterial organisms leading to blockade of their growth. Though the effectiveness of the medication depends upon the sensitivity of the bacteria, Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is found to be more effective towards gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococci and Streptococci. The use of Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units also controls the growth of gram-negative organisms such as Gonococci and Meningococci This medicine does not work against virus or fungus infections.
How do you use Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units?
Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is applied over the injured or wounded area. Clean the affected area properly and let it dry before you apply Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units. Apply to affected area and the area surrounding it, but take care not to spread it to a wide area. The area with the medication may be covered with a clean dressing if required. Remember to follow the doctor’s advice strictly.
How often should Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units be applied?
Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is usually applied as a thin film over the affected area 2 to 3 times per day. The application should be limited to a maximum of 5 times per day depending upon the severity of the infection. Follow the instructions given by the doctor, and do not use it more often than prescribed instructions. Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units should not be applied for more than 7 days unless prescribed by the doctor.
Can Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units be used in eyes?
Yes, Tulip Biogram Disks (Bacitracin) 0.04units is also available as an eye drop and ointment. It is used to treat various superficial eye infections and associated infections such as conjunctivitis, inflammation of the eyelids and cornea caused by microbes. Do consult your ophthalmologist before using this medication.
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Country of origin: India
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