Impetigo Treatments
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Medications for Impetigo
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Impetigo.
Found 2 Approved Drugs for Impetigo
Mupirocin
Brand Names
DermacinRx Clorhexacin, Pirnuo
Mupirocin
Brand Names
DermacinRx Clorhexacin, Pirnuo
Form: Ointment, Cream, Kit
Method of administration: Topical
FDA approval date: November 07, 2003
Classification: RNA Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial
Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to: S. aureus and S. pyogenes. surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of microorganisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care healthcare personnel handwash: helps reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease patient preoperative skin preparation: for the preparation of the patient's skin prior to surgeryskin wound and general skin cleansing skin wound and general skin cleansing. for the treatment and/or prevention of diaper rash temporarily protects and helps relieve chapped or cracked skin.
Gentak
Generic Name
Opth
Gentak
Generic Name
Opth
Form: Injection, Ointment, Cream, Solution
Method of administration: Intravenous, Intramuscular, Ophthalmic, Topical
FDA approval date: September 07, 1982
Classification: Aminoglycoside Antibacterial
Gentamicin sulfate ophthalmic ointment is indicated in the topical treatment of ocular bacterial infections including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, blepharonconjunctivitis: acute meibomianitis, and dacryocystitis, caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Serratia marcescens.
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