K Bact Ointment 5 gm in 1 tube

Overview Introduction K Bact Ointment is an antibiotic medicine used to treat certain skin infections such as impetigo (red sores), recurring boils and others. It works by killing certain bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. K Bact Ointment is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. Do not use it for more than 10 days. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas. Local side effects like minor burning or irritation may be seen after application. Consult your doctor if these persist or if your condition does not improve within 3-5 days. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy with it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Uses of K Bact Ointment Bacterial skin infections Benefits of K Bact Ointment In Bacterial skin infections K Bact Ointment is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria on your skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. It is effective against skin infections such as boils, impetigo, and infected hair follicles. It may also be used to treat infections in small cuts or wounds on your skin. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed. Side effects of K Bact Ointment Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of K Bact Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness) How to use K Bact Ointment This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment. How K Bact Ointment works K Bact Ointment is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading. Safety Advice Alcohol No interaction found/established Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED K Bact Ointment is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. Breastfeeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED K Bact Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Driving No interaction found/established Kidney No interaction found/established Liver No interaction found/established