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What is Framycetin?
A potent aminoglycoside antibiotic, Framycetin is employed for the treatment of bacterial infections on skin, eyes and ears. It works through checking bacterial growth and spreading infection and promoting superior wound healing. In India, it is thought of as Soframycin.
Key Points
Main Use: Treating bacterial skin infections, minor burns, and wounds.
Formulation: As a cream, ointment, and ear/eye drops.
Mode Of Action: It interferes with bacterial proteins, thereby inducing the death of the offending organisms.
Uses And Features
Framycetin is prescribed in connection with the below conditions, in which bacterial proliferation is supposed to be problematic:
Skin Infections: Effective with impetigo, furunculosis (boils) and sycosis barbae.
Wound Care: For healing of infected cuts, grazes, and ulcers.
Burns & Scalds: Secondary infections.
Otic/Ophthalmic Care: This is used to treat outer ear infections (Otitis Externa) and bacterial conjunctivitis.
Common Side Effects
Although generally safe in case of external applications, very rare chances are there for skin irritation on the application side with redness and little burning sensation. What assessment of the regularity or giving skin irritation and observation of allergic reaction does he recommend.
Expert Tips
Complete the Course: Even if the infection appears to be better within two days, continue the treatment for the full duration prescribed by your doctor in order to avoid the development of resistant bacteria.
External Use Only: Do not consume this cream or apply it inside the nose or mouth.
Clean Up: Gently clean and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of this fabulous medication.
Storage: Keep the tube tightly closed in a cool, dry place to maintain it away from direct sunlight.
FAQs
Framycetin is well tolerated and safe for all trimesters of pregnancy and lactation.
Pregnant women should generally refrain from using this drug unless directed by their physician as there is very limited drug safety information for the developing human fetus.