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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm is used -
Common
Is the use of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm safe for pregnant women?
Bactirest is safe for pregnant women.
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?
There are no side effects of Bactirest on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm on the Liver?
Bactirest does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm on the Heart?
You can take Bactirest without any fear of damage to 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?
No, there is no any evidence that Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm
You can take Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Bactirest 2% Cream 5gm with alcohol will be.
Yes, Medicine] may cause a stinging or burning sensation. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If you experience an excessive stinging or burning sensation on the skin after applying this drug, then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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.
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.
Bactirest should be applied 3-4 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may advise you to use this medicine with a sterile bandage that can reduce the frequency of doses required to treat the infection. Bactirest should be applied after cleaning the affected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medicine on the affected area. Do not forget to wash your hands before & after applying this drug.
Yes, Bactirest can treat impetigo (school sores). It is effectively used in the treatment of impetigo caused by bacteria Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
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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
