ANTIBACTERIALS (Topical)

Brand & Generic Names

BACITRACIN	Gentamar
Bactine First Aid	GENTAMICIN
Antibiotic	MUPIROCIN
Bactroban	Myciguent
CHLORAMPHENICOL (Topical)	Mycitracin
Chloromycetin	NEOMYCIN
Cleocin T	NEOMYCIN & POLYMYXIN B
CLINDAMYCIN	NEOMYCIN, POLYMYXIN B &
Foille	BACITRACIN
G-Myticin	Neo-Polycin
Garamycin	Neosporin
Gentacin	Topisporan

Basic Information

• Habit forming? No
• Prescription needed? Yes
• Available as generic? Yes
• Drug class: Antibacterial (topical)

Uses

Treats skin infections that may accompany burns, superficial boils, insect bites or stings, skin ulcers, minor surgical wounds.

Dosage & Usage Information

How to use:
Cream, lotion, ointment--Bathe and dry area before use. Apply small amount and rub gently.
May cover with gauze or bandage if desired.

When to use:
3 or 4 times daily, or as directed by doctor.

If you forget a dose:
Use as soon as you remember.

What drug does:
Kills susceptible bacteria by interfering with bacterial DNA and RNA.

Time lapse before drug works:
Begins first day. May require treatment for a week or longer to cure infection.

Don't use with:
Any other medicine without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Overdose

SYMPTOMS:
None expected.

WHAT TO DO:

• Not for internal use. If child accidentally swallows, call poison-control center.
• Dial 911 (emergency) or O (operator) for an ambulance or medical help. Then give first aid immediately.
• See EMERGENCY Information.

Possible Adverse Reactions or Side Effects

Life-threatening:

None expected.

Common:

None expected.

Infrequent:

Itching, swollen, red skin.

Rare:

None expected.

Warnings & Precautions

Don't use if:
You are allergic to gentamicin or any topical medication.

Before you start, consult your doctor:
If any of the lesions on the skin are open sores.

Over age 60:
No problems expected.

Pregnancy:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Breast-feeding:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Infants & children:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Prolonged use:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Skin & sunlight:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Driving, piloting or hazardous work:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Discontinuing:
No problems expected, but check with doctor.

Others:

• Heat and moisture in bathroom medicine cabinet can cause breakdown of medicine. Store someplace else.
• Keep cool, but don't freeze.

Possible Interaction with Other Drugs

GENERIC NAME	COMBINED EFFECT
------------------------	-----------------------
Any other topical	Hypersensitivity
medication	reactions more likely to occur.

Possible Interaction with Other Substances

INTERACTS WITH	COMBINED EFFECT
---------------	---------------
Alcohol:	None expected.
Beverages:	None expected.
Cocaine:	None expected.
Foods:	None expected.
Marijuana:	None expected.
Tobacco:	None expected.