What is Soframycin?
Soframycin Cream is an antibiotic that contains framycetin. It’s used to treat a variety of skin conditions that are caused by bacterial infection. The medication is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, hair, and nails, as well as open wounds with a bacterial infection and infections of the external ear. This works by killing bacteria that are responsible for the infection.
Soframycin Uses
Soframycin Skin Cream is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It works well for infected cuts, wounds, and minor burns. This medication inhibits the growth of bacteria, which aids in the resolution of your symptoms and the cure of the underlying infection. The cream should be used only on the skin. It should be applied to the affected region of the skin, according to your doctor’s dosage and schedule. The medication can also be used in various situations when skin lesion, ear, eye infection and otitis externa are infected by bacteria.
Some of the common side effects of Soframycin are:
- Burnings
- Irritation
- Itching
- Redness
- Skin becoming too sensitive
- Stinging sensations
- Ear discomfort
- Eye irritation
The common side effects don’t need any medical attention and will disappear as your body gets adjusted to the dosage. But if you are facing any kind of serious or rare side effects then immediately seek medical attention.
Precautions
If not applied correctly and at the appropriate time, soframycin cream can cause damage to the skin. If not used with caution, scars and rashes may develop on the skin. This should not be taken orally. If a person is using eye drops then they should avoid wearing eye lenses. Even though the infection has been cured, it is critical to complete the prescribed course unless instructed by your doctor. Stopping the course too soon increases the risk of the infection and the bacteria developing resistance to the antibiotic
How to use soframycin?
Soframycin is available as a tablet as well as a cream. While using Soframycin skin cream, patients are advised to drink plenty of water to reduce the risk of diarrhoea and other stomach problems. The cream should be applied after the infected area has been cleaned. Allow it to dry before applying Soframycin to the wound until it heals. After using Soframycin skin cream, patients should make sure to wash their hands.
Allow it to dry before applying Soframycin to the wound until it heals. After using Soframycin skin cream, patients should make sure to wash their hands.
However, the typical Soframycin skin cream dosage should be applied twice daily. Patients should continue to use the cream until their doctor advises. Even if symptoms appear to be improving, one should not stop taking them unless instructed by a doctor.
Missed dose
It is important to apply the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is time for a scheduled dose, it is best to skip the missed dose. To make up for a missed dose, do not apply the second dose.
Overdose
The right dose of Soframycin cream must be used, and it should never be overused. The dosage of Soframycin skin cream is highly dependent on your individual circumstances, and you should consult a doctor to determine the appropriate dosage for you.
Warnings for serious Health Conditions:
Pregnancy
Soframycin Cream should not be used during pregnancy because it can harm the developing foetus’ kidneys and ears. Talk with your doctor before using this cream.
Breastfeeding
If prescribed by a doctor then it can be used while breastfeeding. It should not be applied to a breastfeeding mother’s breasts or areas near her breasts because there can be a risk of ingestion of this by a breastfed infant. It should not be used on large areas of skin or for an extended period of time.
Ototoxicity
This medicine has the potential to cause inner ear damage, including hearing loss, and should be used with caution in patients who have an auditory impairment. In some cases, depending on clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be needed.
Storage
Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. Exposure to medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach. Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
Soframycin vs Mupirocin
Soframycin |
Mupirocin |
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| Soframycin Cream contains Framycetin and is an antibiotic. It’s used to treat a variety of skin conditions that are caused by a bacterial infection. | Mupirocin is an antibiotic that helps to prevent bacteria from growing on your skin. It comes in various forms such as topical ointment, topical cream and nasal ointment. |
| Soframycin Skin Cream is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It works well for infected cuts, wounds, and minor burns. | Mupirocin is a drug used for the treatment of impetigo and infections which is caused by staphylococcus aureus and beta-hemolytic streptococcus. |
Some of the common side effects of Soframycin are:
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Some of the serious side effects of Mupirocin are:
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Citations
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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1534734619870086
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soframycin used for?
Soframycin is a medication that is used to treat bacterial infections in the eyes and ears. It is a type of antibiotic known as an aminoglycoside. It functions by eradicating bacteria.
Can Soframycin be used for skin infection?
Soframycin Cream is used to treat bacterial skin infections. It works well for infected cuts, wounds, and minor burns. This medication inhibits the growth of bacteria, which aids in the resolution of your symptoms and the cure of the underlying infection.
Can Soframycin be used for itching in private parts?
You should use Soframycin cream, which is a yeast infection treatment that is safe to use on the vaginal surface. Many Clotrimazole creams, such as Candid, are also completely safe for vaginal use.
Is Soframycin safe?
This medicine has been linked to ear problems, including deafness, so don’t use it for long periods of time or on open wounds or damaged skin. Children and infants should not be given this medication without first consulting a doctor. This drug should not be used for a long time or on large areas of skin.
What are the side effects of Soframycin?
Some of the common side effects of Soframycin are:
- Burnings
- Irritation
- Itching
- Redness
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Description
Soframycin Skin Cream is an antibiotic used to prevent and treat bacterial skin infections. It is used to treat skin ulcers, skin graft sites, burns, wounds, etc., that have become infected or may potentially be infected. It is also used to treat secondary infections (an infection occurring in an area of the body that already has or has recently had an infection) due to lice and scabies.
Soframycin Skin Cream may cause some side effects such as skin rash, redness, itching, and burning sensation at the site of application. Contact your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.
Soframycin Skin Cream is meant for use on the skin only. Wash and dry the affected area. Apply a small amount of Soframycin Skin Cream to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. Rinse thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact.
Soframycin Skin Cream is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Before using it, inform your doctor of your complete medical history and any other topical medications you are currently using. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Soframycin Skin Cream
- Skin irritation
- Itching at application site
- Burning or stinging sensation at application site
Uses of Soframycin Skin Cream
What is it prescribed for?
- Bacterial skin infections
- Secondary Infections
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
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How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The time required for Soframycin Skin Cream to show its effect is not clinically established.
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How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Soframycin Skin Cream remains active in your body is not clinically established.
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Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Soframycin Skin Cream.
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Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Soframycin Skin Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
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Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Due to the lack of limited safety data, Soframycin Skin Cream should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
When not to use?
Allergy
Avoid using Soframycin Skin Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Soframycin Skin Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Due to the lack of limited safety data, Soframycin Skin Cream should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Other medicines
Soframycin Skin Cream may interact with other medicines and cause side effects. Hence, inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
External use
Soframycin Skin Cream is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.
Dosage
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Soframycin Skin Cream as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
As Soframycin Skin Cream is intended for external use, the likelihood of serious side effects due to an overdose is low unless applied for a prolonged period in large quantities. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
Interactions
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
General Instructions
Soframycin Skin Cream is recommended for external use only.
Apply a thin layer of Soframycin Skin Cream to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Finish the entire course of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days.
Avoid contact with your eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes. In case of accidental contact, wash with water thoroughly.
Other details
Miscelleneous
Usage does not depend on food timings
To be taken as instructed by doctor
Does not cause sleepiness
How it works
Soframycin Skin Cream stops bacterial growth by preventing the formation of essential proteins required by bacteria for their growth and multiplication.
Legal Status
Approved
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Classification
Category
Aminoglycosides, Topical antibiotics
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Soframycin 1% Skin Cream is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial skin infections. It is effective in treating infected cuts, wounds, and minor burns. This medicine stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection.
Soframycin 1% Skin Cream 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. To get the most benefit, apply it regularly, and preferably at a fixed time each day. Do not use a larger amount or apply it more often than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects.
Local side effects like minor burning, stinging, or irritation may be seen after the application of this medicine. These side effects are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if these persist or if your condition does not improve.
Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse off any accidentally exposed area with plenty of water. Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it.
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Показанием является термин, используемый для списка состояния или симптома или болезни, для которой лекарство назначается или используется пациентом. Например, ацетаминофен или парацетамол используется пациентом для лихорадки, или врач назначает его для головной боли или болей в теле. В настоящее время лихорадка, головная боль и боли в теле являются признаками парацетамола. Пациент должен знать о показаниях лекарств, используемых для общих условий, потому что они могут быть приняты без рецепта в смысле аптеки без рецепта врача.
Для местного применения при лечении инфекций, вызванных пиогенными организмами, в частности S. aureus, группой протеев бактерий, кишечной палочки и P. aeruginosa. Лечение бактериальных инфекций кожи и слизистой оболочки, вызванных восприимчивыми бактериями. К ним относятся такие состояния, как пиодермия, фолликулит, паронихия, сикоз барба и импетиго. Также полезно для борьбы с вторичными бактериальными инфекциями при карциноме кожи, ожогах, экземах, контактном дерматите, себорее, прыщах, псориазе, варикозном расширении вен и нейродермите.
Софрамицин КОЖА принадлежит к семейству лекарств под названием антибиотики. Офтальмологические препараты Soframycin SKIN используются для лечения инфекций глаз.
КОЖА Софрамицина доступна только по рецепту вашего врача.
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Отик / Аурал
Посттравматический или до- и послеоперационный отит наружный
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Конъюнктивит, блефарит и блефароконъюнктивит
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Кожные инфекции
Взрослый: В виде сульфата: нанесите 1% заправки на пораженный участок.
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Пероральные препараты сульфата кожи софрамицина противопоказаны при наличии кишечной непроходимости и у лиц с гиперчувствительностью к препарату в анамнезе.
Пациенты с гиперчувствительностью в анамнезе или серьезной токсической реакцией на другие аминогликозиды могут иметь перекрестную чувствительность к неомицину.
Пероральные препараты сульфата кожи софрамицина противопоказаны пациентам с воспалительными или язвенными заболеваниями желудочно-кишечного тракта из-за возможности усиления желудочно-кишечного всасывания неомицина.
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Соадмин грамицидина с мокротой софрамицина снижает риск выбора устойчивых бактерий.
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Как и в случае с другими актуальными носовыми противозачаточными средствами, сердцебиение, тахикардия, арритмия сердца, повышение артериального давления, головная боль, головокружение, нервозность, бессонница, помутнение зрения, сонливость и депрессия ЦНС возможны при высоких дозах.
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Description
Uses
Soframycin Cream (Framycetin Sulphate) is a topical treatment for ulcers, skin graft sites, burns, wounds or otherwise damaged skin that has become infected or may potentially be infected. It works by preventing bacteria from reproducing and killing the bacteria that are causing an infection. It can also be used to treat secondary infections such as lice and scabies.
Dosage and Administration
Always use Soframycin Cream (Framycetin Sulphate) as you have been prescribed by your doctor. Contact a doctor for the correct dosage and length of treatment as it will depend on the condition being treated.
Patients are usually instructed to apply the cream directly to the area that requires treatment. Follow all instructions given to you, and never apply more than the prescribed amount. Prior to applying the medication, wash and dry your hands and the affected area thoroughly. Apply a thin layer to the affected area and gently massage it into the skin. It is advised to not wrap the treated area with dressing or tight clothing.
Side effects
Applying Soframycin Cream (Framycetin Sulphate) to treat skin conditions may sometimes cause:
- Stinging, burning or itching at application site
- Skin irritation
- Inflammation
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
Tell your doctor about any reactions that occur, and seek medical attention immediately if any of the side effects listed here are serious or if any other severe reactions occur.
Precautions
Soframycin Cream (Framycetin Sulphate) should never be ingested. If accidental ingestion occurs, medical attention will be required immediately.
Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you suffer an allergic reaction. Symptoms to watch for, which may be indicative of a reaction, include skin rashes, hives, swelling of the face or limbs, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.
Never self-medicate or change your dosage without first consulting your doctor. The correct dosage can vary depending on your health, medical history, and the severity of the condition being treated.
Soframycin Cream (Framycetin Sulphate) may not be safe for all patients. Before you begin using it always disclose the following to your doctor:
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you suffer from any allergies.
- If you suffer from any other health conditions or illnesses.
- If you are using any other medicine (including all non-prescription).
- If you are using any supplements, vitamins, or herbal products of any kind.
Soframycin®
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Antibiotic
Pharmacist Information
| SKU Number | C32041 | C32051 | C32061 | C32071 |
| Name | Soframycin Nasal Spray | Soframycin Skin Ointment | Soframycin Eye Drops | Soframycin Eye Ointment |
| Strength | 12.5mg/1mL | – | – | – |
| Format | 15mL | – | – | – |
| DIN | 02224860 | – | – | – |
| McKesson | 181552 | – | – | – |
| K&F | – | – | – | – |
| Shoppers | 692035200021 | – | – | – |
| Jean Coutu | – | – | – | – |
| Mc Mahon | – | – | – | – |
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