Bivatracin spray 150 ml

Tradename

Bivatracin

Bivatracin

Composition

Each 150 ml spray contains:

Zinc bacitracin 12,500 IU

Hydrocarbon aerosol up to 150 ml

Properties

Bacitracin is a polypeptide antibiotic that inhibits the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. Bacitracin is especially active against grampositive microorganisms such as ß-hemolytic streptococci, staphylococci, and some gramnegative pathogens. Bacitracin resistance is extremely rare.

Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis. Active against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Through the use of a combination of these two antibiotics, a wide spectrum of action of this agent and synergism of action against a number of microorganisms, for example, staphylococci, are achieved.

Indications

It is used to treat and prevent infections caused by microorganisms sensitive to neomycin and / or bacitracin: bacterial skin infections of limited prevalence.

Method of administration and dosage:

Outwardly. Shake well before use. Spray the aerosol with a thin layer at a distance of 20-25 cm on the affected areas 2 — 4 times a day for adults and children; if appropriate, under the bandage. The powder application area should not exceed 1% of the body surface area (which corresponds to the size of the patient’s palm).

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to bacitracin, neomycin, aminoglycoside antibiotics, excipients of the drug;

— infections of the external auditory canal with perforation of the tympanic membrane;

-Applying the powder to treat eye infections.

Side effects

The drug is usually well tolerated when used topically.

On the part of the skin and subcutaneous tissues: rarely — allergic reactions manifestin in the form of contact dermatitis, an allergic reaction to neomycin; frequency unknown allergic reactions in the form of redness and

dryness of the skin, skin rashes and itching (with prolonged use).