Introduction
Bactokill is an antibiotic medicine used to treat certain skin infections such as impetigo (red sores), recurring boils and others. It works by killing ... View More
Uses of Bactokill
Side effects of Bactokill
How to use Bactokill
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 Bactokill works
Bactokill is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of... View More
Indication
Impetigo, Folliculitis, Secondary skin infections
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Impetigo Adult: As 2% oint: Apply to affected area tid for 5-10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response. Seconda... View More
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Impetigo Child: >2 mth Apply to affected area tid for 5-10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response. Secondary sk... View More
Contraindication
This drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to Mupirocin or any of the components of the preparation.
Mode of Action
Mupirocin inhibits protein synthesis of the bacteria by binding to isoleucyl transfer RNA-synthetase. It is active against gram-positive and some gram-n... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ extensive burns and wounds. Renal impairment. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organ... View More
Side Effect
Burning, stinging, pruritus, pain, rash, erythema, dry skin, tenderness, cellulitis, pain or bleeding secondary to eczema, secondary wound infection, ur... View More
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