Bacinox 1% Cream is an antimicrobial medicine used for the topical treatment of impetigo in adults and pediatric patients 2 months of age and older.

Introduction:
Bacinox 1% Cream is only for external use. Use it in the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. Read the package insert thoroughly before using the medicine. Apply a thin layer of the medicine topically to the affected area twice daily or as directed by your doctor. You can consider covering the treated area with a sterile bandage or gauze dressing. Make sure to wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. If you see no changes after 5 days, let your doctor know. Bacinox 1% Cream is generally safe with no common side effects. However, it may cause erythema (redness and often small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face) and dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp, specifically called seborrheic dermatitis) in some people. If you experience any such side effects, let your doctor know. Avoid contact of the medicine with your mouth, eyes, or inside of the nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse it off with plenty of water. Do not use the medicine if you have any history of allergic reaction to any of the components present in this medicine.

Dosage Form:
Cream

Side Effects:

• Erythema (redness and often small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face), dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp, specifically called seborrheic dermatitis)

How to Use:
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 apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.

How it Works:
Bacinox 1% Cream is a quinolone antimicrobial medicine. It enters into the bacterial cells and inhibits the bacterial enzymes which are required for the multiplication of the bacterial genetic material (DNA). It is mainly active against the bacteria causing skin infections.

Quick Tips:

• Wash your hands frequently – particularly after touching infected skin.
• After applying the cream, you may cover the treated area with a clean bandage or gauze if advised by your doctor.
• Do not touch or scratch the sores because this can spread the infection to other parts of the body and other people.
• Avoid the use of perfumes and fragrant soap.
• Wearing light clothing and keeping cool in bed may help. Avoid excessive sweating.
• Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone and wear clean clothes every day.
• Avoid contacting newborn babies, preparing food, playing contact sports, or going to the gym – until the risk of infection has passed.