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Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Impetigo
Age: Adults
Dose: Topical – thin layer
Frequency: twice daily
Duration: 5 days
Note: Indicated for impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) or Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) in adults. Affected area may be up to 100 cm² in adults.
Indication: Impetigo
Age: greater than 12 years
Dose: Topical – thin layer
Frequency: twice daily
Duration: 5 days
Note: Affected area may be up to 100 cm² in adolescents aged greater than 12 years.

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Impetigo
Age: less than 2 months
Dose: Topical – Apply a thin layer
Note: Safety and efficacy not established
Indication: Impetigo
Age: 2 months to less than 12 years
Dose: Topical – Apply a thin layer
Frequency: twice daily
Duration: 5 days
Note: Apply to the affected area; Affected area may be up to 2% of the total body surface area and not exceeding 100 cm²
Administration
  • Apply thin layer to affected area
  • Clean hands before & after
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
No specific contraindications listed
Monitor for general drug reactions

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 20ºC - 25ºC; excursions permitted to 15ºC to 30ºC. Keep away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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