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With the main ingredient is Mupirocin, Derimucin ointment has the effect of treating and preventing skin infections, impetigo. This is a topical cream, so there are precautions to use it safely.
1. Derimucin ointment uses
Derimucin ointment has the main ingredient Mupirocin, so the use of Mupirocin is also the use of Derimucin. Specifics:
Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic, extracted from pseudomonas fluorescen. The drug acts through inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis, by reversibly binding to tRNA synthetase (the enzyme that catalyzes the formation of isoleucyl-tRNA). Mupirocin is bacteriostatic at low concentrations, bactericidal at high concentrations. After applying ointment 2% mupirocin has a bactericidal effect on the skin. The drug is effective against most bacteria that cause skin infections such as: Staphylococcus aureus, including strains resistant to methicillin; Other types of Staphylococcus and Streptococcus; Gram-negative pathogens such as Escherichia coli and Haemophilus influenzae.
Thanks to the above effects, Derimucin is indicated in the following cases:
Purulent dermatitis, impetigo. Infected open wound. Nail boils, infectious dermatitis. Burns, cellulitis. Prophylaxis of infection after skin surgery. Purulent dermatitis, impetigo, infected open wounds, boils, In addition, patients absolutely must not use Derimucin in the following cases:
People who are hypersensitive to the ingredients in the drug. Allergic skin disease. Large wounds or on severely damaged skin.
2. Dosage and usage of Derimucin ointment
2.1. How to use Derimucin is a topical drug, so before using it, you need to thoroughly clean the wound, can use clean water, hydrogen peroxide or dilute Gynofar solution. You can cover the affected area if you want. During use, do not let the drug get into the eyes.
If you have taken the medicine after 7 days without seeing any effect, please go back to the doctor and bring this medicine so that the doctor will adjust and replace the medicine accordingly.
2.2. Dosage Adults: Apply a small amount of the drug to the affected area up to 3 times a day, for 5 - 10 days. Maximum is 10 days. Children over 3 months: Use the same dose as adults. For children under 3 months of age: Use under the guidance of a doctor. If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it's close to the time when you realize you've forgotten to take your next dose, skip the previous dose and take the next dose as prescribed.
To date, there are no reports of overdose with Derimucin. However, if during use, you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction, you should notify your doctor for diagnosis and quick treatment.
3. Derimucin ointment side effects
When using the drug, the patient may experience some unwanted side effects. The frequency and severity of these side effects will vary depending on the dose, duration of use, and individual response. Specifically:
Sometimes you will have a burning sensation, stinging or pain, itching, rash, erythema, dry skin, sensitive skin, swelling. Less common symptoms include: urticaria, generalized rash, anaphylaxis, angioedema. The above are not all side effects of Derimucin. In the course of using the drug, if you encounter any abnormal signs suspected of being caused by Derimucin ointment, please notify your doctor immediately for guidance on reasonable and timely treatment.
4. Be careful when using the drug Derimucin
To use the drug safely, patients need to "take to heart" the following notes:
Absolutely do not use Derimucin ointment for open wounds. Because polyethylene glycol (PEG) excipients in the drug can be absorbed when used for a long time, when applied on a large area or applied to damaged skin, causing toxicity to patients. Therefore, Derimucin should not be applied topically to treat dermatitis and skin infections in patients with burns, especially in cases of large-scale burns. Care should also be taken when administering PEG-containing preparations to patients with renal impairment. Prolonged use of the drug may lead to the risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible microorganisms. Women who are in pregnancy are allowed to use the drug because according to experts, the rate of systemic absorption of the drug from the topical form is very low. Women who are breast-feeding should consult a doctor when in need of use. In case it is necessary to use it to treat cracked nipples, it is necessary to wash the nipples before breastfeeding. Derimucin has no influence on the ability to drive and use machines. Thus allowing use on these objects. Efficacy and safety have not been established in infants younger than 3 months of age. For the elderly, the effectiveness and safety of the drug is similar to that of normal adults. Derimucin must be used correctly to maximize its effectiveness. When experiencing suspected allergic reactions due to the drug, notify your doctor for timely treatment.
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