Retabac1%
Ointment
Square Pharmaceuticals PLC.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Retabac is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Retabac is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Retabac is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It stops the growth of bacteria that cause infections and thus relie... View More
Uses of Retabac
- Bacterial skin infections
Side effects of Retabac
- Skin irritation
How to use Retabac
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Retabac works
Retabac stops the growth of bacteria that cause infections.
- Retabac treats minor skin infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
- Apply it gently to the infected area of skin twice a day for five days.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, mouth or genital areas. Rinse off with water if accidental contact occurs.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor.
- Stop using it and inform your doctor if you notice worsening of the infection or if you develop increased redness and irritation.
- Dispose off any remaining medicine seven days after opening.
- Consult your doctor immediately if there is no improvement in your infection after two to three days of treatment.
Indication
Impetigo, Bacterial skin infections
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Impetigo; Bacterial skin infections due to meticillin-susceptible, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes Adult: As 1% oi... View More
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Impetigo; Bacterial skin infections due to meticillin-susceptible, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes Child: As 1% oi... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Retapamulin is a pleuromutilin antibacterial isolated from the fungus Clitopilus passeckerianus. It is a bacteriostatic agent that works by inhibiting b... View More
Precaution
Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. Prolonged use may result in fungal or bacterial superinfection. Re-evaluate if there is no response within 3 ... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Application site irritation (2%) Headache, pyrexia, pruritus, eczema, diarrhoea.
Interaction
Concurrent application w/ other topical products to the same skin area is not recommended.
Alternative brand for Retabac
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