Classes
DAE Class; Rx, OTC
Common Brand Names; Cicatrin
- Topical
Description
Acetylcysteine / Bacitracin / Glycine / Neomycin / Threonine is used for Wound infections, Cuts, Scrapes, Burns, Skin infections, Eye infections, Minor cuts, Facial and circumoral herpes infection and other conditions. Cream may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
- Wound infections
- Cuts
- Scrapes
- Burns
- Skin infections
- Eye infections
- Minor cuts
- Facial and circumoral herpes infection
- Cicatrin Cream may also be used for purposes not listed here.
Contraindications
- Arrhythmia
- Dehydration
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
Adverse Effects
- Damage to ear
- Sensitivity to light
- Blurred vision
- Fever
- Severe allergy
- Eye ointments can cause eye surface inflammation
- Eye irritation
- Disorientation
- Vomiting
- Multiple ulcers in and around the mouth
- Increased pressure in eye
- Premature destruction of red blood cells
- Itching
- Confusion
- Numbness or pain
- Urge to vomit
- Abnormal eye sensation
- Uncontrolled quick shaky eye movement
- Diarrhea
- Damage to kidneys
- Abnormal skin sensation
- Tingling
- Drooping of eyelid
- Increased tear production
- Increased salivation
- Abnormalities of blood cells
- Increased of liver enzymes
- Bilirubin in blood
- Swelling or redness
- Change in pupil size
- Eye pain
- Thinning of eyes
- Toxic to the ear
- Nephrotoxicity
- Skin burning
- Redness
- Irritation
- Dryness
- Stinging
- Scaling
- Sores
- Drowsiness
- Stomach upset
- Nausea
- Hemoptysis
- Rhinorrhea
- Chest tightness
- Oral ulcers
- Thickening of bronchial secretions
- Bronchospasm
- Respiratory tract infections
Warnings
- Powder is not suitable for patients with hepatic or renal impairment. This is considered to be toxic when applied near the ear so avoid using it around the ear and at times it can also increase sensitization. Avoid using the powder on large areas of affected or damaged skin.
- animal bites
- deep or puncture wounds
- for external use only
- keep out of reach of children
- long term usage
- serious burns
- take caution if you have deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Lactation: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Maximum Dosage
Adult
Geriatric
Adolescent
How supplied
Acetylcysteine / Bacitracin / Glycine / Neomycin / Threonine