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Dres Ointment


Product introduction

Dres Ointment is a combination of two antibacterial medicines that effectively treat bacterial skin infections. It prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. It also promotes the healing process.

Dres Ointment is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

The most common side effect of this medicine includes itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Regular application of moisturizer to the skin can help to overcome or prevent dryness of the skin, also you must drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

Before using this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult the doctor about this condition. During the course of the treatment, do not touch or scratch the infected skin areas as this may worsen or spread the infection.

Benefits of Dres Ointment

In Treatment of Bacterial skin infections

Dres Ointment helps treat and control skin infections caused by bacteria such as impetigo (red sores on the face). It kills the bacteria and stops the spread of infection to other parts of the body. Applying Dres Ointment helps in faster healing of the infected area and removes the damaged skin. You may notice your skin starting to get better within 4-5 days. Keep using Dres Ointment for as long as it is prescribed.

Side effects of Dres Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dres

  • Burning sensation at the site of application

How to use Dres Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

How Dres Ointment works

Dres Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Mupirocin and Bromelain. Mupirocin is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme which helps remove the dead or damaged skin cells and promotes healing.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dres Ointment during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dres Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Dres Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Dres Ointment, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Dres Ointment
₹25.0/gm of Ointment
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₹21/ointment
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Quick tips

  • Dres Ointment must be applied to the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
  • Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
  • Stop using Dres Ointment and inform your doctor if you notice any irritation or any other skin infection.
  • Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA

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References

  1. Mupirocin. Middlesex: Beecham Group Plc.; 1998 [revised 9 Jun. 2015]. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirect. Bromelain. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Mupirocin. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. NIH. Bromelain. [Accessed 29 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Address: Beulah Biomedics Limited, No. 1-8-813/80 SRT, Prakash Nagar Begumpet, Begumpet Prakash Nagar, Hyderabad-500016, Telangana, India
Country of origin: India

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