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Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Impetigo. Other than this, Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm include Itching or burning, Rash. While these are the most often observed Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm safe for pregnant women?
Bactirest is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm safe during breastfeeding?
Bactirest does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm on the Kidneys?
Bactirest is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm on the Liver?
Using Bactirest does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm on the Heart?
Using Bactirest does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm habit forming or addictive?
Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm
Taking Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm with alcohol.
No, Bactirest does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. If you are experiencing hair loss after using this drug, then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Bactirest is a brand name of fusidic acid and it comes in the form of topical ointment and cream. It belongs to the class of drug known as topical antibiotics. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections (especially staphylococcus infections) such as impetigo (school sores), infected cuts and abrasions, infected contact dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), infected eczema.
No, Bactirest cannot be used to treat acne as it is not effective against acne.
No, Bactirest does not treat ringworm (a fungal infection). It should not be used in the treatment of ringworm because Bactirest contains fusidic acid (an antibiotic) which is active only against bacteria, not fungi that cause the ringworm.
No, Bactirest should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of bacteria (causative agent). You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1313-1314
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 759