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Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G is a dermatological antibiotic medication that treats primary and secondary bacterial skin infections. Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or the skin breaks and infect the skin. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching.
Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G is composed of Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It has broad-spectrum activity against aerobic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G is for topical (skin) use only. Common side effects of Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G include skin irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G or any other medications. Do not use Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G on large skin areas, open wounds, blisters and lesions. Please do not cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage unless advised by a doctor. If Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G gets into your eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with cold water. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting this medication. Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G should be used in infants over one year of age only when prescribed by a doctor.
Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G treats various bacterial skin infections, such as eczema (inflamed, itchy, cracked and rough skin patches), psoriasis (skin cells multiply rapidly to form bumpy (uneven) red patches covered with white scales), dermatitis (itchy inflammation of the skin), infected skin cysts, and insect bites. Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G consists of Gentamicin (antibiotic). It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G is also used for treating wet, oozing primary infections and greasy, secondary infections, such as pustular acne or infected seborrheic dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin mainly on the scalp).
Before using Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G, let your doctor know if you have a history of liver and kidney diseases, viral or fungal infections or allergic reactions to antibiotics. Avoid applying Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G on sunburns, lesions, blisters and open wounds. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant, are already pregnant or breastfeeding. Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G is recommended for children above one year of age with a doctor's advice.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G may interact with water pills (etacrynic acid, furosemide), antibiotics (kanamycin, neomycin, polymyxin b), immunosuppressants (cyclosporin), chemotherapy medicines (cisplatin), and leukaemia treating drugs (fludarabine).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of liver and kidney diseases, viral or fungal infections, or allergic reactions before starting Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G.
It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
Bacterial skin infection: Bacterial skin infection occurs when bacteria penetrate through hair follicles or the skin breaks and infect the skin. Symptoms include redness, pain, and tenderness of the skin, minor bumps or boils, rashes, blisters, cracked/dry skin, swelling, stinging or burning sensation, pus formation, and itching. Bacterial skin infections are generally mild and can be treated using topical antibiotics. Sometimes, for a severe infection, an oral antibiotic may be required. Common bacterial infections include cellulitis (red and swollen skin), erysipelas (large patches on the skin), impetigo (red sores on the face), folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles), and carbuncles (pus-filled bumps).
Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
No interactions were found. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
Caution
It is advised to consult your doctor if you plan to conceive or are already pregnant before starting Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G.
Breast Feeding
Caution
There are limited studies on how Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G if you are breastfeeding. If you need to apply Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G on your breasts, don't do this shortly before giving a feed.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment before starting Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G.
Kidney
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before starting Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G.
Children
Caution
Yaskin-G 0.1%W/W Gel 30G is recommended for children above one year of age only with a doctor's advice.
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