The drug "Baneocin" is an antibiotic that is used exclusively externally. It is successfully used for the treatment of dermatological diseases, in the field of gynecology, in the practice of otolaryngologists and pediatricians. Efficiency along with high safety make it possible to use this medication for the treatment of children, including infants. Reviews about "Baneocin" are abundant.
Release forms and composition
The drug is released in the form of a powder (powder) or ointment. The powder is packaged in 10 grams in plastic jars equipped with a dispenser. The ointment is placed in aluminum tubes of 20 grams. White powder has a finely divided structure. The active components in Baneocin are two antibiotics from the aminoglycoside category - neomycin and bacitracin. 1 gram of ointment and powder contains 250 IU of bacitracin, and in addition, 5000 IU of neomycin. In the role of excipients, corn starch is included in the powder, and lanolin with white soft paraffin is included in the ointment.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, "Baneocin" is prescribed for the treatment of infections caused by microorganisms that are sensitive to its main components. Thus, this medication is used in the following cases:
- The appearance of bacterial infections of the skin of limited prevalence, for example, the presence of weeping contagious impetigo, trophic ulcers of the lower extremities, eczema, diaper dermatitis and viral complications. Indications "Baneocin" must be strictly observed.
- Prevention of umbilical infection in infants.
- Prevention of infections after a dermatological procedure.
- As part of additional treatment in the postoperative period.
Reviews about "Baneocin" are mostly positive.
Contraindications
The drug is not prescribed in the following cases:
- The presence of extensive skin lesions.
- Severe impaired excretory functions due to heart and kidney failure in patients with an already present lesion of the vestibular system.
- The presence of ear canal infections with perforation of the eardrum.
- Concomitant use with antibiotics from the category of aminoglycosides of systemic effects, since in such a case there is a risk of cumulative toxicity.
- The presence of increased sensitivity of the patient to the active components of the drug and its excipients.
- This medication cannot be used to treat eye infections.
With great care, Baneocin powder and ointment are prescribed for patients who have impaired liver and kidney function, as well as those who suffer from acidosis, myasthenia gravis, or other neuromuscular diseases.
Drug dosage
As the instructions indicate, "Baneocin" is applied externally. For adults and children from the first day of life, this drug is applied in a thin layer to the affected area up to four times a day, if necessary, this is done under the dressing. The application area should not exceed one percent of the surface of the body. Recall that one percent of the surface area of the body is equal to the size of the palm of the patient.
For local use, the dosage of neomycin (contained in the powder and ointment "Baneocin") for adults and children under eighteen years of age should not exceed 1 gram per day, which corresponds to 200 grams of medicinal powder. You can use this medication for seven days. Patients with impaired liver and kidney function dose adjustment is not required.
Side effects
According to reviews, Baneocin is fairly well tolerated for external use. However, adverse reactions are not excluded, for example:
- On the part of the immune system, allergies are possible along with an increase in sensitivity to various substances of the drug. It is worth noting that in some cases, allergic reactions can occur in the absence of the effect of the treatment.
- The work of the nervous system can be accompanied by damage to the vestibular nerve, as well as neuromuscular blockade.
- Hearing disorders are also possible, which can manifest as ototoxicity.
- Contact dermatitis, redness, and dry skin are possible. In addition, skin rashes and itching are not excluded. In particular, something similar is observed in the case of prolonged use of the drug.
- Renal function may be accompanied by nephrotoxicity.
In the event that any of the above side effects are observed, the patient should immediately inform the doctor about them.
Drug Interactions
Against the background of systemic absorption of the active components of the drug, the simultaneous use of cephalosporins or antibiotics from the aminoglycoside category can increase the likelihood of developing nephrotoxic effects. The simultaneous use of diuretics in the form of ethacrylic acid or Furosemide with Baneocin can provoke a nephrotoxic effect.
Absorption of the active substances of Baneocin is able to enhance the phenomenon of blockade of neuromuscular conduction in patients who receive narcotic substances, muscle relaxants or anesthetics.
The shelf life of Baneocin is 2 years.
special instructions
Since the risk of toxic effects increases with a decrease in liver function, in patients with insufficiency of this organ, a blood test should be performed in combination with audiometric studies immediately before and during therapy with Baneocin ointment or powder.
Against the background of absorption of the active components of the drug, one should pay attention to the blockade of neuromuscular conduction, especially in patients with myasthenia gravis or other neuromuscular pathologies. In this case, calcium preparations can inhibit the development of such blockades. As part of long-term treatment, attention should be paid to the likely growth of resistant microorganisms. In such situations, you need to choose the appropriate tactics of therapy.
In the case of using this drug for children, as well as if it is necessary to process a large surface area, you should first consult your doctor. In the event of an allergic reaction and superinfection, the drug should be definitely canceled. With regard to driving vehicles, in this case, special precautions are not required.
The use of "Baneocin" for the navel of a newborn
To treat the navel of the baby, ointment or powder is used. The procedure is carried out two to four times a day. After the circumcised umbilical cord falls away from the navel, there is a wound that needs treatment to heal quickly.
Baneocin and pregnancy
The use of this drug during pregnancy is possible only after medical advice. This takes into account the expected benefits for the expectant mother along with the potential risks to the fetus.
It should be borne in mind that neomycin (the active component of Baneocin), like other antibiotics of the aminoglycoside group, is able to penetrate the placental barrier. As a result of the systemic use of antibiotics of the aminoglycoside category in high dosage in medicine, cases of intrauterine hearing loss in the fetus have been described.
When is Baneocin powder still effective?
"Baneocin" with chickenpox
Bubbles in chickenpox are not only possible, but also need to be treated with Baneocin powder, as this will prevent further infection. Thanks to the drug, you can quickly and well dry them until a crust forms. “Baneocin” should treat absolutely all chickenpox vesicles. This should be done twice a day exactly until a crust forms on them. After its appearance, the use of powder should no longer be. After crusts are formed so that no scars remain, especially in the place of deep vesicles, it is required to lubricate the affected areas with drugs such as Kontratubeks or Solcoseryl.
“Baneocin” in the treatment of chickenpox perfectly replaces the traditional brilliant green, whose effectiveness is much lower, and its cosmetic properties also leave much to be desired. The powder stops the itching at the site of the bubbles, thereby preventing the child from combing them. "Baneocin" for sprinkling sores with chickenpox is suitable not only for children but also for adults.
"Baneocin" as a remedy for acne
Since Baneocin acts as an antibacterial drug, it is used to treat acne, and in addition, acne and all kinds of inflammatory rashes that occur on the face, especially of a purulent character. Dermatologists recommend applying Baneocin ointment only once a day immediately before bedtime, you need to do this pointwise for each pimple and rash. But in the event that there are a lot of acne on the skin, then the ointment is applied to the entire affected area.
The ointment is applied in a thin layer in the evenings, and left overnight. In the morning you need to wash your face, and then refresh it with tonic. The medicine "Baneocin" for the treatment of acne is used from one week to two. They use it during this period daily, after which a break is made. Then, if necessary, repeat the course of therapy. But, as practice shows, in most cases, to get rid of acne and blackheads, only three treatments are enough.
Even severely inflamed acne due to treatment with Baneocin significantly decrease in size under the influence of the active components of the drug, and then heal soon. You can use this ointment in the prevention of pustular formations on the sites of extruded pimples. To do this, in the evenings squeeze out all pimples and acne, and then apply Baneocin ointment to these places and go to bed without rinsing the medicine. By morning, the skin becomes clean and smooth, without traces of extruded pimples. In this case, any red spots or abscesses are absent. In the morning, wash your face with warm water, and then wipe it with tonic.
Analogs of Baneocin
Ointment and powder do not have any synonyms, that is, medicines that contain the same active substance. But there are a number of analogues that have a similar therapeutic effect. True, these analogues contain several other active components. So, the analogues of Baneocin include the following drugs: Bactroban, Heliomycin, Gentamicin, Linkomycin, Supirocin, Fucidin, Levomycetin and Fusiderm.
"Baneocin" or "Levomekol": which is better to choose for treatment?
Both of these ointments contain antibiotics as active components. But Levomekol has only chloramphenicol, and Baneocin contains both neomycin and bacitracin. In this regard, Baneocin is considered more effective against infection. “Levomekol”, in turn, is distinguished by an additional property to scarring and quick healing, however, this ointment has a rather strong irritating effect. In general, both of these drugs have been tested by time, and boast excellent efficacy.
Levomekol is available only in ointment format, and Baneocin is also sold in powder form. Thus, for sprinkling wounds, bites and other skin lesions in children, Baneocin will undoubtedly be more convenient. But for adults, Levomekol is also suitable. It should be noted that doctors consider the antibacterial properties of Baneocin to be stronger compared to Levomekol. Thus, it makes sense to make your choice in favor of Baneocin, reviews of which we will consider below.
Reviews
To date, the reviews about this drug are mostly positive. In particular, it suits the parents of young children, as it perfectly replaces greenback and iodine. Any wounds, along with scratches and cuts, can be treated completely painlessly, since the powder of this medicine does not pinch children's skin at all. As a result, the child does not refuse the procedure for treating wounds.
Parents note that the drug is very convenient to use, it can easily be taken with you for a walk, on vacation, in the woods or in the country. In a word, Baneocin has quite a few advantages, for which it deserves mostly positive reviews. People are satisfied that this medication is relatively cheap, and it is enough for a long period of time.
Almost no one in the reviews writes about the side effects of the drug or the occurrence of an allergy to it. But do not forget that a similar phenomenon can still occur. In this regard, using "Baneocin" for the first time, you need to carefully monitor the body's response to this drug.
On the Web there are many positive reviews about the treatment of acne with this tool. People often note the effectiveness of Baneocin, since the result of acne treatment is always clearly visible due to the fact that the drug perfectly eliminates them.
As for the negative aspects, people write that Baneocin ointment dries the skin very much, causing itching. True, even against the background of such unpleasant side reactions, the drug copes with its medical task perfectly. There are no comments on his inefficiency in the reviews.
What helps Baneocin now you know.