Dermycin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Dermycin Benefits & Uses

Dermycin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Dermycin Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Burns Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dermycin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dermycin is used -

Dermycin Related Warnings

Is the use of Dermycin safe for pregnant women?

Dermycin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Dermycin safe during breastfeeding?

Dermycin is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Dermycin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Dermycin on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Dermycin on the Liver?

Dermycin is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Dermycin on the Heart?

Using Dermycin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dermycin with Other Drugs

Dermycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tacrolimus

Bacitracin

Capreomycin

Furosemide

Moderate

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Aspirin(ASA)

Dermycin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dermycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Dehydration

Frequently asked Questions about Dermycin

Is this Dermycin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Dermycin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dermycin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Dermycin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dermycin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dermycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dermycin

You can take Dermycin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dermycin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Dermycin with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Dermycin

Question about 6 years ago

What is Dermycin?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Dermycin is a brand name of gentamicin and it is available in the form of Injection, eye drop, cream. It belongs to the class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of eye, skin, and body.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely use Dermycin?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Usually, Dermycin is given for short-term treatment (7 days), your doctor may prescribe it for a longer duration as per the need based on infection severity after re-evaluating. Use it as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I use Dermycin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

No, Dermycin is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Dermycin cause headache?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Dermycin may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Dermycin cause hallucination?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Dermycin may cause hallucinations infrequently in a few cases only. If you are experiencing hallucinations after taking this drug then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without further delay.