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Soframycin Skin Cream

Manufactured bySANOFI INDIA LTD
ContainsFramycetin
Description
Soframycin Skin Cream is an antibiotic used to prevent and treat bacterial skin infections. It is used to treat skin ulcers, skin graft sites, burns, wounds, etc., that have become infected or may potentially be infected. It is also used to treat secondary infections (an infection occurring in an area of the body that already has or has recently had an infection) due to lice and scabies. Soframycin Skin Cream may cause some side effects such as skin rash, redness, itching, and burning sensation at the site of application. Contact your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Soframycin Skin Cream is meant for use on the skin only. Wash and dry the affected area. Apply a small amount of Soframycin Skin Cream to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Avoid contact with your eyes and mouth. Rinse thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact. Soframycin Skin Cream is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Before using it, inform your doctor of your complete medical history and any other topical medications you are currently using. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Soframycin Skin Cream

  • Skin irritation
  • Itching at application site
  • Burning or stinging sensation at application site

Uses of Soframycin Skin Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bacterial skin infections
  • Secondary Infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Soframycin Skin Cream to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Soframycin Skin Cream remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Soframycin Skin Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Soframycin Skin Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Due to the lack of limited safety data, Soframycin Skin Cream should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Soframycin Skin Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Soframycin Skin Cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm your foetus. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Due to the lack of limited safety data, Soframycin Skin Cream should be used with caution if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Other medicines

Soframycin Skin Cream may interact with other medicines and cause side effects. Hence, inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

External use

Soframycin Skin Cream is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mucous membranes, or open wounds.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Soframycin Skin Cream as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

As Soframycin Skin Cream is intended for external use, the likelihood of serious side effects due to an overdose is low unless applied for a prolonged period in large quantities. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Soframycin Skin Cream is recommended for external use only. Apply a thin layer of Soframycin Skin Cream to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Finish the entire course of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Avoid contact with your eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes. In case of accidental contact, wash with water thoroughly.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Soframycin Skin Cream stops bacterial growth by preventing the formation of essential proteins required by bacteria for their growth and multiplication.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Aminoglycosides, Topical antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 3 Jan 2022

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