Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. Bacterial Infections, Impetigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm include Itching or burning, Rash. While these are the most often observed Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm is used -
Common
Is the use of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm safe for pregnant women?
Bactirest is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm safe during breastfeeding?
Bactirest does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Bactirest on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm on the Liver?
Bactirest does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm on the Heart?
You can take Bactirest without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm
You can take Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Bactirest 2% Cream 10gm with alcohol will be.
Bactirest is a brand name of fusidic acid and it comes in the form of topical ointment and cream. It belongs to the class of drug known as topical antibiotics. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections (especially staphylococcus infections) such as impetigo (school sores), infected cuts and abrasions, infected contact dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), infected eczema.
No, Bactirest is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence patient should always seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Bactirest does not treat athlete's foot also known as tinea pedis which is a fungal infection that causes itching, stinging, scaling, and redness of the foot. Bactirest should not be used in the treatment of ringworm because it contains fusidic acid which is an antibiotic that only kills the bacteria not fungi which causes athlete's foot.
Bactirest works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis. The absence of these proteins results in stunned bacterial growth due to which bacteria is not able to survive. Hence, in this way, Bactirest treats bacterial skin infections.
No, Bactirest cannot be used to treat acne as it is not effective against acne.
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