Bactoderm is a topical antibiotic (used on the surface of the skin) to treat primary or secondary skin infections. This drug contains the active ingredient mupirocin which is effective in eradicating gram-type positive bacteria as well as several types of gram-negative bacteria so that it is used to treat folliculitis, imetigo, carbuncles and chronic boils that are difficult to cure.
cles and chronic ulcers that are difficult to heal.
Contraindicated
Not everyone can use this drug, sufferers who are known to have the following conditions may not use:
People who have a history of hypersensitivity or are allergic to the active ingredient Bactoderm.
Bactoderm Dosage and How to Use
Bactoderm is available in two dosage forms of cream and ointment (eye ointment) with the strength of each dose as follows:
Bactoderm cream: each gram contains mupirocin calcium equivalent to 20 grams of mupirocin.
Bactoderm dosage cream to treat bacterial infections in the skin
Adult and children's dosage: thinly applied to infected skin 3 times a day. After that you can put a bandage on it if needed. Patients who do not show clinical changes should be re-evaluated.
um of 10 days. To protect the area of infection can be given a sterile bandage.
Instructions for use:
Only use Bactoderm for external use, avoid swallowing or eye contact. For this type of ointment / ointment can be used for facial areas.
Always follow the doctor's instructions or instructions for use listed on the package before starting to consume them.
Use between one dose with another dose at the same hourly intervals, for example twice a day means per 12 hours, three times a day means per 6-8 hours. Therefore, to make it easier to try to consume them at the same time every day.
If there is a missed dose due to forgetfulness, then as soon as you remember it is recommended to use it immediately if the next dose is still around 5 hours or more. It should not double the dose of Bactoderm by applying too much on the infected skin in exchange for a missed dose.
