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Benzamycin is a medicine that prevents bacteria that cause acne or skin diseases. If you do not use the medicine exactly as directed, you can harm your skin. The following is some information about the drug Benzamycin for your reference.
1. Uses of Benzamycin
What is Benzamycin? Benzamycin contains benzoyl peroxide with the main effect of antibacterial. When using Benzamycin, your skin will be dry, but it will not cause dryness, but instead of moisture, oil or dirt will accumulate on the skin, causing clogged pores leading to inflammation. In addition, Benzamycin also contains Erythromycin. This is an antibiotic that is applied topically to the skin to help prevent the growth of bacteria on the skin. In addition, Erythromycin can also be combined with some other drugs according to the doctor's instructions to treat acne.
In short, Benzamycin is used to treat skin diseases caused by bacteria. Problems with skin damage can be considered by a doctor and prescribed Benzamycin topical.
2. Dosage and how to use Benzamycin
Benzamycin topical, so before using you should clean your hands and skin area to be used. Apply twice a day, morning or evening. When prescribing medication, your doctor will guide you on the dosage and how to use it to get the most effective.
You can use protective gloves when applying the medicine to reduce direct contact. If you accidentally let Benzamycin get on your eyes, mouth... then wash it off with water. Avoid using the medicine on sensitive or damaged skin. The treated skin area will not need to be covered after applying the medicine.
Usually, after using Benzamycin you need a few weeks to see the effect. When you feel that your skin problems have improved a lot, you should not subjectively stop taking the drug right away. Talk to your doctor for advice on changing your dose or stopping your medication.
3. A few notes when using Benzamycin
Benzamycin has a risk of causing a serious but rare allergic reaction. Allergy when using Benzamycin will cause skin irritation or danger to the user's health. You need to tell your doctor if you have difficulty breathing, hives, dizziness, swelling of the face or facial organs.... for treatment or stopping the drug when necessary.
If before using Benzamycin, it is determined that you have a history of allergy to the composition of the drug, you need to report it to your doctor for advice and support. For women who are pregnant, Benzamycin is not indicated. Some analytical studies have shown that the effects of Benzamycin on the fetus can be severe or mild depending on the subject, so a contraceptive plan is needed if a woman is prescribed Benzamycin while planning a pregnancy.
Breast milk may be mixed with Benzamycin if the mother takes the medicine. However, studies have not determined the ability of Benzamycin to mix in breast milk. If you are nursing a small child, you should notify your doctor for a safe solution for the child.
When using Benzamycin, the skin will be very sensitive, so avoid using it with substances that make the skin dry or more sensitive. Chemicals or spices in the kitchen should also be avoided to contact. In addition, the skin with eczema or wounds needs to be treated before applying the medicine.
After using the drug should protect the skin from the sun because bad rays can continue to damage the skin. You should wear sunscreen or use sunscreen to avoid the weak skin being infected with melanin, causing the skin color to darken. When using Benzamycin should avoid contact with clothes, hair, towels because the drug will bleach them.
4. Side effects of Benzamycin
Benzamycin has side effects that cause skin irritation, so it cannot be subjective. You need to always keep good skin hygiene and pay attention to the signs of an allergic reaction after using the medicine, if any. In addition to an allergy to the drug, you may need to stop taking Benzamycin if you have one or more of the following side effects:
The person develops a rash that quickly spreads and cannot be controlled Burning or stinging sensation injecting into the skin where the medicine is being applied, even spreading to other areas The treated skin shows signs of peeling Diarrhea with blood in the stool Itching, redness, or burning on the area being treated Side effects caused by the drug Benzamycin will directly affect the treated skin area. If not detected in time to prevent, the reaction will continue to spread and can be dangerous to your health.
In addition to the side effects listed here, you may experience many other uncommon symptoms. Therefore, if the body is not well or the skin area being treated has abnormal phenomena, you should check at the hospital for early diagnosis of danger to the skin.
5. Interaction with Benzamycin
Benzamycin should not be used while the patient is being treated with tretinoin. Using these two types will cause serious skin irritation. Benzamycin is only applied to the skin, so it may not interact too much with oral or intravenous drugs. To be sure, you should inform your doctor about the list of medications you are taking for advice on potential interactions.
Above is some information about Benzamycin for your reference. Tell your doctor if you feel any abnormality after taking Benzamycin.
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