Ointment "Bactroban" for children: instructions for use

Bactroban is a local antibacterial agent, often prescribed by adults for purulent rhinitis and skin infection. But is it possible to treat children with such a drug and how to do it correctly?

Baktroban is produced in two versions:

1. Ointment intended for external processing. It is represented by a white homogeneous substance. This form is sold in a tube, inside which contains 5 or 15 g of the drug.
2. Nasal ointment. This is also a homogeneous mass of white. It is sold in a tube weighing 3 grams.

In both cases, the ointment Baktroban active ingredient is mupirocin, presented in a concentration of 2%, but the auxiliary ingredients are different.

The main component of any form of Baktroban is an antibiotic obtained from bacteria of the “fluorescent pseudomonad” type. This substance blocks protein synthesis in microbial cells, as a result of which they cease to multiply and die.

The drug is effective against:

• Staphylococcus aureus.
• Epidermal staphylococcus.
• Streptococcus.
• Gonokokkov.
• Hemophilic sticks.
• Meningococcus.
• Pasterell.
• Protea.
• Enterobacter.
• Citrobacter
• Pertussis stick.

The drug is insensitive to corynebacteria, anaerobic microorganisms, micrococci and enterobacteria.

Nasal ointment is prescribed for bacterial rhinitis and nasopharyngitis, as well as for staphylococcal carriage. The reason to appoint dermatological ointment Bactroban may be:

• Impetigo.
• Boils.
• Folliculitis
• Bacterial complications of abrasions, insect bites and other skin injuries.
• Burns
• Eczema.

This form is also prescribed for prophylactic purposes, if there are minor abrasions, wounds or cuts, wishing to prevent their suppuration.

Instructions for use of intranasal ointment for children contains information that the product can be safely used from the age of 12. However, the doctor can prescribe such medicine and younger children, if there are grounds for this. In this case, the dosage must be adjusted.

Baktroban should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to such a drug. Ointment for external treatment is also prohibited to use on mucous membranes. If the drug accidentally gets into the eyes, it should be immediately washed off with a large volume of water.

Ointment in the nose in isolated cases can provoke inflammation of the mucous membrane. Applied externally, the ointment sometimes causes burning or itching at the site of application. Also, after treatment, there may be a feeling of dryness and rawness.

Occasionally, topical administration leads to a skin allergic reaction, which is often local, but rarely systemic. In addition, if you use the tool for too long, it can cause a decrease in the sensitivity of the pathogen and its active growth.

Treatment with Bactroban is carried out twice a day, but sometimes the doctor may prescribe and triple use.Nasal ointment in the amount of approximately with the head of the match lubricates the inner surface of each nostril (use a cotton swab for application), and then compress the wings of the nose to evenly distribute the drug. The dermatological form is applied to the affected skin, and an aspetic bandage is applied on top, if necessary.

The duration of treatment with nasal ointment is 3-5 days, and the drug for external treatment can be applied up to 10 days. Do not use a dermatological ointment for longer than this period.

Data on the excess dose of Bactroban and the effect of this drug on the treatment of other medicines are not available.

To purchase the drug Bactroban, you should have a prescription from your doctor. You can buy nasal ointment for 500-600 rubles.

Tubes with Bactroban should be kept out of the reach of children, and the optimal storage temperature is called a temperature below +25 degrees Celsius. From the moment of issue, the nasal ointment should be used for 3 years, and the shelf life of Bactroban for external treatment is 2 years.

There are many positive reviews about the use of Bakroban, in which they note that the nasal ointment remedy helped with rhinitis or protected the child from respiratory infections during the epidemic season. Among the disadvantages of the drug usually mention a small volume of the tube and its high cost.

Instead of Baktroban, you can use another drug containing mupirocin. It may be Bonderm or Supirocin ointment. Both of these drugs are designed to treat skin.

If you need to replace the nasal ointment, the doctor may prescribe drugs with similar therapeutic effects:

• Pinosol. This herbal remedy for rhinitis comes in the form of drops, nasal cream and nasal ointment, prescribed from 2 years of age. There is also a form of spray that is used in children over 3 years old.
• Evamenol. This ointment containing levomenthol and eucalyptus oil can be given for rhinitis in children over two years old.
• Aqua Maris. Such an agent based on seawater helps to moisturize the mucous membrane and cope with a cold. Marimer, Fluimarin, Moranazal, Dr. Theiss allerg sea water, Salin, Physiomer and others are capable of replacing it.