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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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bactirest M is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Bactirest M safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Bactirest M safely.
Is the use of Bactirest M safe during breastfeeding?
Bactirest M does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Bactirest M on the Kidneys?
Using Bactirest M does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Bactirest M on the Liver?
Bactirest M is completely safe 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?
Bactirest M is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Bactirest M
Taking Bactirest M with food does not harm your health.
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 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.
No, Bactirest M is not recommended to be used for ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection and it is not caused by any worm. It presents as a silver or red colored patch which may be swollen, itchy, scaly or dry. Ringworm can manifest in any part of the body, including groin (jock itch) and scalp (tenia capitis). The rash is usually ring-shaped on places other than face, neck or scalp. At times, the rash starts spreading. It should be treated using antifungal creams containing ingredients like clotrimazole, miconazole, etc.
Bactirest M works by releasing some anti-inflammatory proteins and inhibiting the synthesis of some inflammation mediators. This provides relief to the patient temporarily.
No, Bactirest M is not indicated to be used for herpes. Bactirest M is used for treating skin rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Herpes is a viral infection caused by the Herpes simplex virus. Symptoms could be cold sores, blisters, ulcers, vaginal discharge, and pain while urinating. Prescription antiviral medicines for the treatment might include acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir.
No, Bactirest M cannot be used for the treatment of burns. It is used for treating rash, eczema, and psoriasis. Burns can be treated with skin cream, lotion or an ointment containing ingredients like gentamycin sulfate, fusidic acid, silver nitrate, silver sulfadiazine, mafenide acetate, etc. Please do not self-medicate with Bactirest M for burns and speak to your doctor for a recommendation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience