Pharmaceutical preparation "Baneocin" (ointment)

Pharmaceutical preparation "Baneocin" (ointment) refers to the pharmacotherapeutic group of antibiotics used locally. It is a yellowish homogeneous mass with a slightly pronounced characteristic odor.

Active active ingredients of the drug are zinc bacitracin and neomycin sulfate. Additional constituents are white soft paraffin and lanolin.

The drug "Baneocin" (ointment) is a combined antibacterial drug used externally. In its composition - two bactericidal antibiotics, which have a synergistic effect.

The greatest concentration of the drug is observed at the site of its application, the absorption of active active ingredients through the skin is insignificant. It is established that pus, blood and other biological materials do not reduce the antimicrobial effect produced by the drug "Baneocin".

Ointment is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of bacterial infection of the skin:

- furuncles, carbuncles, folliculitis of the scalp, purulent hydradenitis, pseudofurunculosis, paronychia, pyoderma;

- Contagious impetigo, infected varicose ulcers, secondary infections in dermatosis, abscesses, as well as after skin transplantation, ear lobe puncturing and other surgical procedures;

- infections with burns;

- external otitis media;

- in the postoperative period of therapy, surgical interventions in the paranasal sinuses.

In addition, the drug under consideration is widely used in cosmetology (surgical).

Pharmaceutical preparation "Baneocin" (ointment). Instructions for use

The medication is applied with light rubbing movements to the affected areas from two to three times a day for a week. After the procedure, you can apply a bandage of gauze to the problem area. If it is necessary to conduct a repeated course of therapy, the frequency of use of this remedy should be reduced by half.

Ointment "Baneocin" side effects, as a rule, does not cause. However, with prolonged regular use, it is possible that local allergic reactions (reddening, itching, rashes) may occur, due to the increased sensitivity of the skin of the patient. During the treatment of chronic dermatitis, it is possible to develop sensitization with respect to other medicines.

In addition, isolated cases of such systemic effects of the drug "Baneocin" (ointment), as a lesion of the vestibulocchlear apparatus, ototoxicity, blockade of neuromuscular conduction were recorded. The above undesirable consequences developed in patients with a significant violation of the integrity of the skin.

The considered pharmaceutical preparation is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity of the patient to bacitracin, neomycin and other aminoglycosides; With severe and extensive damage to the skin (since it is possible to develop resorption of the drug leading to the development of ototoxic effect).

This drug should not be injected into the external auditory meatus if the tympanic membrane of the patient is perforated. It is also not used to treat infections of the eyes.

Overdose of the drug is characterized by the development of toxic or allergic reactions. Elimination of neuromuscular blockade is made by neostigmine or calcium preparations.

It is noted that the risk of developing a toxic effect increases if the patient suffers from severe impairment of kidney and / or liver function.

It is not recommended to store the ointment at a temperature above twenty-five degrees Celsius.