Soframycin

Description

Soframycin Cream: Uses, Dosage, & Important Information

Soframycin Cream, containing Framycetin sulfate (Dressing), is an antibiotic cream used for treating various skin conditions and wounds. Manufactured by Aventis Pharma Limited., Soframycin is available in Nepal.

What is Soframycin Cream Used For?

Soframycin Cream is used for:

• Wound Dressings: To aid in the healing of various types of wounds.
• Burns: For light and not too extensive burns or scalds.
• Traumatic Injuries: Such as lacerations, abrasions, bites, open wounds, and crash injuries.
• Secondary Infected Skin Conditions: Like eczema, dermatitis, and herpes zoster, when they have become infected.

How to Use Soframycin Cream

Adult Dosage

Apply a single layer of the cream to the affected area and cover it with a suitable dressing. If the wound has a lot of discharge, change the dressing once daily.

Child Dose, Renal Dose, Administration

Specific information for children or patients with kidney conditions is not provided. Always consult a healthcare professional for guidance.

Important Considerations and Warnings

Do Not Use Soframycin Cream If You Have:

• A known allergy to lanolin or framycetin.
• Infections caused by organisms known to be resistant to framycetin.

Precautions:

• Allergy to Streptomyces-derived antibiotics: Use with caution if you have allergies to this class of antibiotics.
• Large-scale burns: Special caution is needed for extensive burns.
• Open wounds, large areas, or renal impairment: Prolonged use in these situations may increase the risk of side effects, including potential ototoxicity (ear damage).

Pregnancy and Lactation:

Specific information for use during pregnancy and lactation is not provided. Consult your doctor before use.

Interactions:

• Combining gramicidin with framycetin may help reduce the risk of bacteria developing resistance

Possible Side Effects:

• Possible ototoxicity (damage to the ear, potentially affecting hearing or balance). This risk increases with prolonged use on open wounds, large areas, or in patients with kidney impairment.

How Soframycin Cream Works (Mechanism of Action)

Framycetin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that is a major component of neomycin. It works by killing susceptible bacteria. It’s effective against many gram-negative bacteria (though not Pseudomonas) and many strains of Staphylococcus. It’s often used topically for skin, eye, and ear infections, sometimes in combination with steroids or other antimicrobial agents.

Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your doctor or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions about a medical condition or before starting any new treatment.