Even the smallest wound is the focus of infection. In order for the scar to heal quickly and there is no trace left of the injury, it is necessary to use high-quality medicines. Various bactericidal powders and ointments heal perfectly. The Baneocin cream is popular. It must be used strictly for its intended purpose and only after consultation with a specialist.
The form of release of the drug and its composition
The medicine is offered in pharmacies in the form of powder and ointment. The composition of the medication includes two main components. These are bacitracin and neomycin sulfate. The cream also uses components such as lanolin and white soft paraffin. The powder is additionally applied sterilized powder base consisting of corn starch, as well as magnesium dioxide. The cream is packaged in aluminum cans, the powder in plastic containers.
Powder "Baneocin" can be used for newborns in the
treatment of dermatitis. In pharmacies you can find a drug that is designed specifically for use in infancy. The composition of the drug allows you to use it even on the most sensitive skin.
Powder or cream "Baneocin" is a combined antibacterial drug. The medicine has a bactericidal effect and does not allow the infection to spread. With the help of two main components, any skin lesions are quickly healed.
Indications
The drug "Baneocin" is prescribed for the treatment of skin diseases that are infectious. With the help of a medication, it is possible to treat weeping contagious impetigo, trophic ulcers of the extremities, to which a bacterial infection, eczema has joined. If diaper dermatitis accompanies bacterial inflammation, Baneocin may be prescribed for newborns. In babies, medication can also be used to prevent umbilical infections. The decision on the purpose of the drug is made by the doctor in the maternity ward.
It can be used as a prophylaxis after surgical intervention "Baneocin". A powder, the analogues of which are selected by a specialist, if a patient has hypersensitivity to the drug, is the most suitable dosage form in this case. "Baneocin" in the form of a cream can be applied to
postoperative sutures to avoid getting wet or infection. With the help of the medication, burns and cracks in the skin are also treated. The drug may be part of a comprehensive antibacterial therapy of skin diseases.
Contraindications
Not in all cases, Baneocin may be used. The composition of the medication does not allow its use on large areas of the skin. There is a risk of developing a toxic effect. Therefore, with serious lesions of the upper layers of the skin, neither powder nor Baneocin cream is used. The medicine also cannot be prescribed to people with renal and heart failure. This is due to the fact that in patients the medication may not be properly excreted from the body. As a result of this, a toxic effect also develops.
If systemic absorption of the drug is not possible, Baneocin is not prescribed. Before using the product, consult a doctor. This is especially true if treatment is needed for the newborn. The specialist must be sure that the patient will be able to transfer the medicine well. Often there is an increased sensitivity to the elements of the drug. It manifests itself most often in the form of allergic reactions. In most cases, you have to cancel the drug "Baneocin." Analogs are selected by a doctor.
The medication can not be used to treat eyes, as well as mucous membranes. Failure to do so will result in burns.
special instructions
Cream "Baneocin" should be used in the dosage recommended by the doctor. The problem is that the medicine, as already mentioned, can lead to the development of a toxic effect. In most cases, the cream is prescribed in a hospital setting. Thus, the specialist can always monitor the patient’s condition and cancel the medication on time in case of side effects.
If the patient has a suspicion of renal failure, a series of tests are performed before Baneocin, an ointment, is prescribed. Analogs are also prescribed with caution. The specialist can conduct audiometric treatment before and after the use of the drug. Thanks to this, it is possible to determine whether the medication has a negative effect on the patient's body.
Long-term treatment with Baneocin is not recommended. Using it for a month can lead to excessive growth of resistant microorganisms. If this side effect could not be avoided, the doctor prescribes the appropriate treatment.
During pregnancy and lactation, the use of the Baneocin medicine is not prohibited. Analogs can also be used after consulting a doctor. An antibacterial agent is prescribed if the potential benefit to the mother exceeds the potential harm to the baby.
Dosage
Cream "Baneocin" for burns is applied to the affected area several times a day. The medicine should be distributed in a thin layer to avoid toxic skin damage. If the affected area is too extensive, the doctor makes the decision to use the drug. In rare cases, dosage may be reduced. In patients with reduced renal function, Baneocin cream is applied only once a day. The dosage for children is selected individually in accordance with the individual characteristics of the patient's body, as well as the form of the disease.
At the first use of the drug, its dosage should not exceed 100 g per day (no more than 7 consecutive days). If the course of treatment must be repeated, the daily norm is reduced by half. The drug "Baneocin" for newborns is used in a reduced dosage already during the initial treatment.
Overdose
An overdose of Baneocin powder or cream can lead to a toxic effect. Patients begin to experience dizziness, lowering blood pressure. If such symptoms occur, the drug must be immediately removed from the affected area. The decision on the further use of the Baneocin preparation is made by the doctor. Dose adjustment may be needed. In the most difficult cases, the medication is completely canceled.
Side effects
Most often, side effects develop due to hypersensitivity. Patients may experience allergic reactions such as pruritus and rash. Redness as well as dryness may occur in the areas where the drug is applied. In most cases, the allergy proceeds in the form of contact eczema and is completely eliminated when the drug is canceled.
Long-term treatment with Baneocin may provoke the development of side effects. The composition of the drug has an antibacterial basis. It is worth remembering that the medication fights not only with pathogens, but also with beneficial ones. Therefore, it should be used no longer than 7 days. With prolonged treatment, the risk of developing allergic reactions increases. Therapy can be carried out in several courses. In this case, repeated use is carried out in a reduced dosage.
Drug interaction
In the presence of systemic absorption, Baneocin powder should not be prescribed together with cephalosporins. This limitation also applies to the drug in the form of a cream. Failure to comply with this rule can provoke the development of a nephrotoxic reaction. The same side effects are likely when using the drug in conjunction with furosemide or ethacrylic acid.
Systemic absorption when using Baneocin cream with analgesics and anesthetics can lead to neuromuscular blockade. Therefore, before treatment with
antibacterial ointment, patients with chronic diseases should first consult a doctor. The specialist will tell you whether it is possible to combine individual drugs.
Analogs
There are many antibacterial powders, creams and ointments that can also be used to treat wounds and burns. Therefore, you can always find an alternative if it is impossible for several reasons to use the drug "Baneocin". Analogs can always be found by a doctor. For example, Gentamicin ointment is popular. The tool is used to treat burns, trophic ulcers, insect bites, to which a bacterial infection has joined, etc. The drug cannot be prescribed only to pregnant and lactating women. For children, the medicine is used only after consulting a pediatrician.
Vishnevsky ointment is another drug that is used to treat bacterial skin lesions. The medication has a natural basis. Therefore, it can be used at any age. Contraindication is only hypersensitivity.
Reviews about the drug "Baneocin"
Parents always speak well of such a tool as Baneocin (powder). Analogs do not cope as well with dermatitis and insect bites as this drug. Children's delicate skin responds well to the medicine. If used in the right dosage, side effects do not develop. Pediatricians still recommend using powder and ointment for newborns only after consulting a specialist.
Patients with burn lesions note that the drug allows the skin to return to its normal structure as quickly as possible. Pain disappears after a few days of therapy. Only a slight itching that is associated with wound healing can be observed.
Where to buy medicine? How much do you have to pay?
The medicine is sold in almost any pharmacy and is dispensed without a prescription. But doctors still do not recommend using the medicine without prior consultation. You should carefully study the instructions before using the drug "Baneocin". Analogs should also be used on the recommendation of a specialist in order to avoid the development of side effects.
The medicine "Baneocin" refers to the middle price category. For one tube of ointment you will have to pay about 150 rubles. The powder costs a little cheaper: 10 g of the drug can be bought for 90 rubles. Consultants in pharmacies will also help you choose good analogues.