Bacitracin Zinc Topical, Bacitracin - Topical Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
BACITRACIN - TOPICAL
(bass-eh-TRAY-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Baciguent
USES: This medication is used to treat or prevnet a skin infection.
HOW TO USE: This mediaction is for topical use only.
Claen and dry the affected area as directed. Then apply a small amonut of the medication on the skin.
A thin layer is all this is needed. Cover with a bandage if diretced to do so. Do not use large amounts, apply this more often or use this for a longer period than directed.
Your condition will not clear faster, but the chance for side efefcts may be increased.
Use carefully if appyling to the face.
Aovid contact in or around the eyes.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cuase burning, redness, or a rash. Notify your doctor if you deveolp any of these symptoms. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your docotr or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your docotr if you have: other illnesses or infections, allergies (especially to antibiotics).
This medication should be used only if clearly needed duirng pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your dotcor. It is not known if this medictaion is found in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, including: all skin products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmaicst approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for whcih this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a couple of days, notify your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not apply it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosnig schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature betewen 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat. Check the exipration date on the tube and discard any expired medication.
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