Bactirest M, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream. Other than this, Bactirest M has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Bactirest M depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Bactirest M include Headache, Chills, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Bactirest M as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Bactirest M normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Bactirest M has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Bactirest M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Bactirest M are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Bactirest M have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Bactirest M is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Bactirest M is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Bactirest M safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Bactirest M in pregnant women.
Is the use of Bactirest M safe during breastfeeding?
Bactirest M is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bactirest M on the Kidneys?
Bactirest M is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Bactirest M on the Liver?
Bactirest M is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Bactirest M on the Heart?
Bactirest M is completely safe for the heart.
Bactirest M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bactirest M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bactirest M habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Bactirest M is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Bactirest M
Taking Bactirest M with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bactirest M
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Bactirest M with alcohol will be.
Bactirest M is available as a cream, lotion or an ointment. It is generally applied once a day. It should be applied every day at the same time. The instructions of the doctor and those given on the prescription label should be followed properly. One must not apply it more often than prescribed and it must not be applied to other areas of the skin. The skin condition should improve in 2 weeks times. A thin layer of cream or ointment should be applied and a few drops of lotion should be applied to the affected area. It is only to be applied on the skin. It should not be applied on mouth or eyes and should not be swallowed. Its use should be avoided on the genital, rectal areas, skin creases and armpits unless otherwise specified by your doctor. Do not apply any other cream, ointment or lotion on the treated area and do not cover it with bandage or cloth unless directed by your doctor.
No, Bactirest M should not be used on a diaper rash as the diaper might contain an occlusive dressing which might be air and water tight causing an irritant effect on the skin of a child. Diaper rash appears as an inflamed skin portion (also known as dermatitis) on the bottoms of a baby. It develops because of wet and infrequently changed diapers, chafing and also because of the skin sensitivity. It can be cured by using good quality diapers, air drying, frequent changing of the diapers and using an ointment containing ingredients like zinc oxide, calendula, etc.
No, Bactirest M should not be applied to children under the age of 2 years as the safety and efficacy have not been established yet in this age group.
Bactirest M may cause delayed weight gain and slowed growth in children on whom it is used topically. Therefore, you must talk to a doctor before using Bactirest M on children.
Bactirest M is a medium potency synthetic corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (used to relieve itching) and vasoconstrictive (narrowing of the blood vessels) activity. It is effective for the treatment of asthma. It is also used topically for the management of skin disorders like psoriasis (red scaly patches on some areas of the body) and eczema (dry and itchy skin with red and scaly patches). It is generally available as a furoate salt.
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