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Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream

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Product introduction

Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of bacterial infection of the skin. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching by acting against the infection-causing microorganisms.

Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream 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. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. 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.

This is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

Before taking 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. You should consult the doctor about prescribing an alternative medicine for your 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 Remet Cream

In Bacterial skin infections

Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream is an antibiotic and is used to treat various skin infections caused by bacteria. Apply 2-3 times a day to get relief from itching, swelling, and redness caused by infection. You might see a change in your skin appearance in a week if used as prescribed by your doctor. Results might vary from person to person depending on your skin condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment to ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

In Treatment of Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

In Treatment of Dysentery

Dysentery or amoebic dysentery is a parasitic infection of the intestines that occurs mostly due to intake of contaminated food or water. The symptoms include loose stools (diarrhea), stomach cramps and stomach pain. Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream helps to treat this infection by killing the infection causing parasites. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Remet Cream

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 Remet

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Remet Cream

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 apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Remet Cream works

Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream is a combination of two antibiotics: Metronidazole and Norfloxacin. Metronidazole works by killing bacteria and other microorganisms by damaging their DNA. Norfloxacin specifically kills bacteria by preventing the bacterial cells from dividing and repairing. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Remet Cream?

If you miss a dose of Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream, 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

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No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA

Patient concerns

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Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea
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FAQs

Q. Are there any specific conditions in which Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream should not to be taken?

The use of Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream should be avoided in patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Remet 100 mg/100 mg Cream?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

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References

  1. Mayo Clinic. Metronidazole. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. ScienceDirect. Norfloxacin. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Metronidazole. Watford, Hertfordshire: Galderma (U.K) Ltd.; 1998 [revised Dec. 2014]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online)Available from:External Link
  4. PubChem. Norfloxacin. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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