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Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:53 PM IST

About SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM belongs to the class of antiseptic and antibiotic drugs, primarily used to treat minor wounds and infections. It effectively treats lacerations (deep cut in the skin), abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off), diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, impetigo (red sores on the face), boils or carbuncles and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers. SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is also used in infection control during post-surgical dressing, post-cosmetic and plastic surgery and post-episiotomy (surgical cut during childbirth) dressing.

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM consists of three medicines, namely: Povidone Iodine, Tinidazole, and Sucralfate. Povidone Iodine is an ‘antiseptic’ that is used for skin disinfection before and after surgery. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Tinidazole belongs to the ‘antibiotic’ class of drugs. It is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent that treats bacterial and parasitic infections. It works by damaging the DNA and stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites. Sucralfate belongs to the class of ‘protectants.’ It is used to treat various wounds, ulcers and inflammation. It works by forming a protective layer over the surface of ulcer and promotes the healing.

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is for external use only. SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM has common side effects as every medicine does. These include dry skin, itchiness, burning, redness and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention.

Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM or any other medicines. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or thyroid diseases, fits, liver and kidney problems. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Also, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM.

Uses of SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM

Skin infections, lacerations, abrasions, diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, impetigo, boils or carbuncles and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers.

Medicinal Benefits

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is a dermatological combination used to treat and prevent skin infections in lacerations, abrasions, diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, impetigo, boils or carbuncles, and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers. It consists of three medicines, namely: Povidone Iodine, Tinidazole, and Sucralfate. Povidone Iodine is an ‘antiseptic’ that is used for skin disinfection before and after surgery. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Tinidazole belongs to the ‘antibiotic’ class of drugs. It is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent that treats bacterial and parasitic infections. It works by damaging the DNA and stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites. Sucralfate belongs to the class of ‘protectants.’ It is used to treat various wounds, ulcers, and inflammation. It works by forming a protective layer over the surface of the ulcer and promotes healing.

Directions for Use

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is for external use only. Your doctor will decide the number of application times based on your infection.Cream/Ointment/Lotion: Take the advised amount with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. Cover the open wounds with a sterile dressing or bandage after applying only if the doctor has advised. Wash your hands before and after application unless the treatment is for hands.Dusting powder: Dust the powder on the affected area and pat it lightly on the skin. Wash your hands before and after applying on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.Spray: Check the label for directions before using the spray. Shake well before each use. Spray the contents from 5cm distance on the affected area. Do not spray near the eyes or face.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM

  • Dry skin
  • Itchiness
  • Burning
  • Redness
  • Irritation

Drug Warnings

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is for external use only. Do not swallow the medicine. Let your doctor know if have allergic reactions to medicines, an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, liver or kidney problems, fits, weak immune system and anaemia before starting SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM. Inform your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before using SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM. Store SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM may interact with other antiseptics and products containing enzymatic component, alkali, mercury, silver, hydrogen peroxide, tannic acid and taurolidine may interact with SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM, and it should not be used simultaneously.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Before using SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM, let your doctor know if have any allergic reactions to SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM, overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, liver or kidney problems, fits, weak immune system and anaemia.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
  • TANNIC ACID
  • TAUROLIDINE
  • MERCURY
  • SILVER

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Avoid harsh products on your skin.
  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.

Special Advise

Patients having thyroid problems should not use this medicine, Consult your doctor for further advice.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Skin infection can occur when the skin is broken, cut or wounded. This skin infection allows the pathogenic microorganisms to enter and invade the tissues surrounding the wound. Infection of the wound can trigger the body's immune response, causing inflammation and tissue damage and eventually slows down the healing process.

About SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM belongs to the class of antiseptic and antibiotic drugs, primarily used to treat minor wounds and infections. It effectively treats lacerations (deep cut in the skin), abrasions (the first layer of skin is scraped off), diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, impetigo (red sores on the face), boils or carbuncles and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers. SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is also used in infection control during post-surgical dressing, post-cosmetic and plastic surgery and post-episiotomy (surgical cut during childbirth) dressing.

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM consists of three medicines, namely: Povidone Iodine, Tinidazole, and Sucralfate. Povidone Iodine is an ‘antiseptic’ that is used for skin disinfection before and after surgery. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Tinidazole belongs to the ‘antibiotic’ class of drugs. It is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent that treats bacterial and parasitic infections. It works by damaging the DNA and stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites. Sucralfate belongs to the class of ‘protectants.’ It is used to treat various wounds, ulcers and inflammation. It works by forming a protective layer over the surface of ulcer and promotes the healing.

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is for external use only. SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM has common side effects as every medicine does. These include dry skin, itchiness, burning, redness and irritation at the application site. These side effects gradually resolve during the treatment and do not require medical attention.

Brief your medical history to the doctor, if you are allergic to SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM or any other medicines. Let your doctor know if you have an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or thyroid diseases, fits, liver and kidney problems. Please tell your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Also, consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM.

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Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM

Skin infections, lacerations, abrasions, diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, impetigo, boils or carbuncles and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers.

Medicinal Benefits

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is a dermatological combination used to treat and prevent skin infections in lacerations, abrasions, diabetic foot ulcers, bedsores, impetigo, boils or carbuncles, and radiation/chemotherapy ulcers. It consists of three medicines, namely: Povidone Iodine, Tinidazole, and Sucralfate. Povidone Iodine is an ‘antiseptic’ that is used for skin disinfection before and after surgery. It works by inhibiting the growth of infection-causing microbes. Tinidazole belongs to the ‘antibiotic’ class of drugs. It is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent that treats bacterial and parasitic infections. It works by damaging the DNA and stopping the growth of bacteria and parasites. Sucralfate belongs to the class of ‘protectants.’ It is used to treat various wounds, ulcers, and inflammation. It works by forming a protective layer over the surface of the ulcer and promotes healing.

Side Effects of SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM

  • Dry skin
  • Itchiness
  • Burning
  • Redness
  • Irritation

Directions for Use

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is for external use only. Your doctor will decide the number of application times based on your infection.Cream/Ointment/Lotion: Take the advised amount with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. Cover the open wounds with a sterile dressing or bandage after applying only if the doctor has advised. Wash your hands before and after application unless the treatment is for hands.Dusting powder: Dust the powder on the affected area and pat it lightly on the skin. Wash your hands before and after applying on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.Spray: Check the label for directions before using the spray. Shake well before each use. Spray the contents from 5cm distance on the affected area. Do not spray near the eyes or face.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM is for external use only. Do not swallow the medicine. Let your doctor know if have allergic reactions to medicines, an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) or any other thyroid diseases, liver or kidney problems, fits, weak immune system and anaemia before starting SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM. Inform your doctor if you are undergoing any lithium therapy or treatment involving radioactive iodine. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or a breastfeeding mother before using SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM. Store SEPTIGARD AN OINTMENT 15GM at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS - TOPICAL

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
  • TANNIC ACID
  • TAUROLIDINE
  • MERCURY
  • SILVER

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
  • Avoid harsh products on your skin.
  • Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and get plenty of sleep.
  • Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent bacterial infections.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Patients having thyroid problems should not use this medicine, Consult your doctor for further advice.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Skin infection can occur when the skin is broken, cut or wounded. This skin infection allows the pathogenic microorganisms to enter and invade the tissues surrounding the wound. Infection of the wound can trigger the body's immune response, causing inflammation and tissue damage and eventually slows down the healing process.

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