Primary SourceOZO-BACT OINTMENT 5G
Brand Reference: Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm
MUPIROCIN (2%W/W)
Product Overview
About Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gmOzo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm is a topical antibiotic medicine used to treat certain bacterial skin infections. It may also be available as a nasal ointment for specific uses such as bacterial decolonisation under medical guidance. t is specifically used to target and eliminate bacteria that cause skin conditions like impetigo, folliculitis, and infected cuts or wounds. Clearing the bacteria, it helps your skin heal and prevents the infection from spreading.To get the best results, you must apply Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm consistently and exactly as directed by your healthcare provider, usually two to three times daily. Always apply it to clean, dry skin after washing your hands. Maintaining good personal hygiene, keeping the area clean, and avoiding scratching the lesions are simple lifestyle habits that can significantly speed up your recovery.Mupirocin is available as a 2% cream and a 2% ointment. Your doctor may choose one formulation based on the type and location of the infection. Ointments are often preferred for dry or crusted lesions, while creams may be suitable for certain moist skin infections. Use only the formulation prescribed for you.While using this medicine, some people may experience mild local skin reactions like temporary burning or itching. These are usually harmless, but you should consult your doctor right away if you experience severe skin irritation, blistering, or signs of a serious allergic reaction.Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have any pre-existing health conditions, especially kidney problems. Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients. It is also important to avoid using it on large, open wounds or deeply broken skin without first consulting a professional.Avoid using other skin products on the same area at the same time, as they can interfere with how this medicine works. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating an elderly individual, consult your doctor or pharmacist first to ensure safe use.
Active Composition
| Active Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| MUPIROCIN | 2%W/W |
Indications & Therapeutic Uses
- Impetigo: Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm treats this highly contagious bacterial skin infection, which often causes red sores on the face, by stopping the growth of the bacteria responsible.
- Infected skin wounds: It helps clear bacterial infections that develop in minor skin breaks, such as small cuts, abrasions, or stitched wounds.
- Folliculitis: It treats bacterial infections of the hair follicles, reducing redness, swelling, and pus-filled bumps.
- Nasal decolonisation (specific mupirocin nasal ointment):Mupirocin may also be prescribed inside the nose to reduce colonisation with certain bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), particularly before some surgeries or in healthcare settings when recommended by a doctor. Nasal use is different from regular skin application.
- Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm provides targeted relief directly at the site of infection. Because it is applied directly to the skin, very little of the medicine enters your bloodstream, which helps minimize the risk of internal side effects.
- By stopping bacterial growth, this medicine relieves localized symptoms like pain, redness, itching, and swelling. It promotes faster healing of skin sores and lesions, helping your skin return to its healthy state. Additionally, clearing the bacteria prevents the infection from spreading to other areas of your body or to other people.
How to Use
Follow these steps to apply Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm safely and effectively: Completing the prescribed course helps ensure that the infection is fully treated and reduces the chance of bacteria surviving and developing resistance to mupirocin. Do not stop treatment early or use leftover medicine for future infections unless advised by your doctor. Always follow your doctor's exact instructions regarding how often and how long to use this medicine. Do not stop using it early, even if your skin looks better, to prevent the infection from returning. • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before applying the medicine. • Clean and dry the affected skin area gently. • Apply a small amount of the prescribed mupirocin cream or ointment as a thin layer over the affected area. Do not switch between formulations unless advised by your doctor • You may cover the treated area with a sterile gauze bandage if your doctor advises you to do so. • Wash your hands again immediately after applying the medicine to prevent spreading the infection to other skin areas or your eyes.
Safety Advice & Warnings
Contraindications (When not to use)
- Heart: contraindicated or requires warning (Consult your doctor)
- Geriatrics: contraindicated or requires warning (Consult your doctor)
Precautions & Advisories
- Alcohol: No reported interaction with Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm. But, It is best to avoid alcohol while taking medication.
- Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, consult your healthcare provider before using Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm. Limited clinical data are available on its use during pregnancy, and your doctor can advise on potential risks and benefits.
- Breast Feeding: It is not known whether Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm passes into breast milk. Before using this medication, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. If you are applying Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm to the breast or nipple, make sure to thoroughly wash the area before nursing your child.
- Driving: Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
- Liver: Patients with liver impairment should consult their healthcare provider before using Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm, as clinical data on its use in such conditions is limited. Your doctor can provide guidance on appropriate use and monitoring.
- Kidney: Patients with kidney impairment should consult their healthcare provider before using Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm, as clinical data on its use in such conditions is limited. Your doctor can provide guidance on appropriate use and monitoring.
- Children: Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm can be used safely in children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose should be tailored based on the child’s age, weight, and medical condition. However, it should not be used in babies under 4 weeks of age.
- Heart: Patients with pre-existing heart problems should consult their healthcare provider before using Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm, as clinical data on its use in such conditions is limited. Your doctor can provide guidance on appropriate use and monitoring.
- Geriatrics: Limited information is available for use in erderly patients. Please consult your doctor.
- This medicine is for external skin use only. Never apply it to your eyes, nose, mouth, or inside the vagina.
- Complete the full course prescribed by your doctor, even if your skin improves earlier. Stopping treatment too soon may allow some bacteria to survive, increasing the risk of treatment failure and antibiotic resistance.
- Do not mix or apply other topical skin creams, ointments, or lotions to the same area at the same time unless directed by your doctor.
- Inspect the tube before use and do not use it if the seal is broken or if the product looks damaged.
Quick Tips for Patients
- This medicine is for external skin use only. Never apply it to your eyes, nose, mouth, or inside the vagina.
- Complete the full course prescribed by your doctor, even if your skin improves earlier. Stopping treatment too soon may allow some bacteria to survive, increasing the risk of treatment failure and antibiotic resistance.
- Do not mix or apply other topical skin creams, ointments, or lotions to the same area at the same time unless directed by your doctor.
- Inspect the tube before use and do not use it if the seal is broken or if the product looks damaged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications Sheet
- Brand Name
- Ozo-Bact 2% Ointment 5 gm
- Generic Name (Salt)
- MUPIROCIN (2%W/W)
- Manufacturer
- Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Dosage Form
- gel
- Strength
- 2%W/W
- Pack Size
- 5 gm
- HSN Code
- 30049099
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