Cicatrin

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How does it work?

This preparation contains two active ingredients, neomycin sulphate and zinc bacitracin. Neomycin sulphate belongs to a class of antibiotics known as the aminoglycosides. Neomycin sulphate is bactericidal in action (kills bacteria). It does this by causing the bacteria to produce defective proteins which are essential for their growth. Once the bacteria have been killed, tissues can be repaired by the normal healing process. Bacitracin is also an antibiotic. In the form of a cream or dusting powder, this preparation can be used to treat bacterial infections of the skin.

What is it used for?

- Superficial skin infections

Warning!

- Avoid prolonged use.

Use with caution in

- Avoid contact with the eyes

Not to be used in

- Allergy to aminoglycoside antibiotics
- Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient
- Newborn babies
- Premature infants

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

- There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- There is no information available regarding the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Sensitisation or allergic reactions
- Skin reactions such as rash and itch