O2-Bact Cream 5 gm

O2-Bact Cream 5 gm belongs to an antibacterial class of medicine. It is a topical preparation used in the treatment of impetigo. Impetigo is a contagious skin infection causing red sores on the face. It involves the superficial area of the skin caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.

O2-Bact Cream 5 gm contains Ozenoxacin, a quinolone antibiotic medicine. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis responsible for bacterial cell growth, thereby killing the bacteria and treating bacterial infections. 

O2-Bact Cream 5 gm is a topical preparation and should be applied as advised by the physician. O2-Bact Cream 5 gm may cause certain side effects, such as itching, burning sensation, irritation, and redness at the site of application. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if any of these side effects persist, inform your doctor.

Avoid using O2-Bact Cream 5 gm if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disorders and other skin problems before using O2-Bact Cream 5 gm. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using O2-Bact Cream 5 gm. This medicine can be used in both adults and children. However, use this cream in infants only if recommended by a paediatrician. Avoid applying O2-Bact Cream 5 gm on open wounds, blisters and lesions.

O2-Bact Cream 5 gm contains Ozenoxacin, a quinolone antibiotic medicine. It works by inhibiting the protein synthesis responsible for bacterial cell growth. Thus, it kills the bacteria and treats bacterial infections. It is mainly caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.

• Burning sensation
• Itching
• Redness
• Irritation

Using O2-Bact Cream 5 gm should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any liver/kidney disorders and skin diseases before using O2-Bact Cream 5 gm. Although it’s a topical cream, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using O2-Bact Cream 5 gm. This medicine can be used in both adults and children. However, use this cream in infants only if recommended by a pediatric doctor. Avoid applying O2-Bact Cream 5 gm on open wounds, blisters and lesions. Inform your doctor about all your medication history, including prescription and OTC medicines and herbal supplements, before starting treatment with O2-Bact Cream 5 gm. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, nose and mouth. In case of accidental application, thoroughly wash with water.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: O2-Bact Cream 5 gm should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases, kidney diseases, skin infections.

• Try to wear loose clothes to avoid the spread of skin infection.

• Avoid wearing wet clothes. Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.

• Do not scratch the affected area of the skin, as it can spread the infection to other body parts.

• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.

• Add ginger, garlic, and turmeric to your diet, which helps improve immunity and prevent infections.

• Do not try to cover the infected area with a bandage or cloth unless prescribed by your doctor.

• O2-Bact Cream 5 gm is a topical preparation. Avoid oral, parenteral, vaginal, or rectal usage.

Impetigo: Impetigo is a contagious skin infection causing red sores on the face. It involves the superficial area of the skin caused by organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. This condition mostly occurs in children and infants.