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The drug Bartucen oint belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases, which is prepared in the form of an ointment. The main ingredient of the drug Bartucen oint is Mupirocin, which is indicated for the treatment of purulent dermatitis, impetigo, infected open wounds, boils, and infectious dermatitis. Before using the drug Bartucen Oint, patients need to carefully study the information.
1. Mechanism of action of the drug
Bartucen oint contains the ingredient Mupirocin, which belongs to the group of antibiotics extracted from pseudomonas fluorescen. The drug has a bactericidal effect against streptococci and staphylococci that are greasy with methionine compounds. The mechanism of action of this active substance is local antibacterial and is active against most bacteria causing skin infections such as staphylococcus aureus with resistant strains of staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Moreover, this ingredient is also active against gram-negative bacteria such as Ecoli, Haemophilus influenzae.
Bartucen oint is introduced into the body and this compound will penetrate intact skin but has a rather low absorption rate. The Mupirocine compound in Bartucen Oint that has been absorbed into the body is rapidly converted to an inactive metabolite, monic acid, and is also excreted fairly quickly by the kidneys.
2. Indications and contraindications for the use of the drug Bartucen oint
Bartucen oint is indicated for the treatment of purulent dermatitis, impetigo, infected open wounds, boils, infectious dermatitis. In addition, the drug Bartucen oint is also used to treat blisters, cellulitis, venous ulcers with fluid.
Use of Bartucen oint in the prevention of infection after skin surgery.
However, Bartucen oint is also contraindicated in some cases of hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug. Hypersensitivity to ointments containing polyethylene glycol and other components of the drug.
3. Dosage of the drug Bartucen oint
Bartucen oint is used by taking the drug in the form of ointment and applying it to the affected area 3 times a day and the treatment time lasts about 5 to 10 days. Or when there is no effect after 7 days, it is necessary to re-examine and develop an appropriate treatment regimen.
Damaged areas can be covered with a bandage if desired.
It should be noted: The dose of Bartucen oint as recommended above is for reference only. Therefore, before using the drug Bartucen oint, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions.
4. Side effects when using the drug Bartucen oint
Bartucen oint may cause some unwanted side effects during treatment. However, with each case, side effects of Bartucen oint can occur in varying degrees from mild to severe.
Some common side effects caused by Bartucen oint include: burning, stinging, itching, ... These side effects may occur at the beginning of treatment or after increasing the dose of Bartucen oint. . Usually, side effects from Bartucen Oint can be transient or subside over time.
However, in some cases Bartucen Oint can cause serious unwanted side effects with rare reactions. These reactions may appear after just a few minutes when using Bartucen Oint or longer within a few days. When the appearance of serious side effects such as: erythema, dry skin, sensitive skin, swelling pain, generalized hypersensitivity reactions, skin sensitization reactions ... the patient should stop using Bartucen oint and Get medical help right away.
Some notes during the use of Bartucen oint:
For pregnant and lactating women, caution should be exercised when using Bartucen oint. Patients should be advised to use Bartucen Oint from their doctor, and carefully analyze the benefits and risks before using the drug. Bartucen oint may change how it works and increase its side effects. Therefore, to avoid drug interactions, patients should provide their doctor with a list of previously used drugs, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, herbs,... Note when the manifestations of allergy to the drug Bartucen oint. At the same time, the patient should notify the doctor so that he can promptly treat the side effects of the drug. Bartucen oint should not be used with open wounds, or where sweat must be avoided in the eyes. Furthermore, eye contact or the risk of overexposure in non-susceptible microorganisms should be avoided with prolonged use. Above is the important information about the drug Bartucen oint, patients should carefully read the instructions for use and use according to the dose prescribed by the doctor to achieve the best effect.
