Noxprin Cream

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ozenoxacin (1% w/w)
Chemical Class	Quinoline carboxylic acids
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	DERMA
Action Class	Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones
User Rating	4.1
User Reviews	329

FAQ

What if you forget to take Noxprin?

If you miss a dose of Noxprin, 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.

Noxprin Cream Reviews

Noxprin is an antimicrobial medicine. It is used for the topical treatment of impetigo. It can be used in adults as well as pediatric patients 2 months of age and older. It inhibits the infection-causing bacteria and prevents their growth and further spread of the infection.

Noxprin is only for external use. Use it in the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. Read the package insert thoroughly before using the medicine. Apply a thin layer of the medicine topically to the affected area twice daily or as directed by your doctor. You can consider covering the treated area with a sterile bandage or gauze dressing. Make sure to wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. If you see no changes after 5 days, let your doctor know.

Noxprin is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause erythema (redness and often small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face) and dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp, specifically called seborrheic dermatitis) in some people. If you experience any such side effects, let your doctor know.

Avoid contact of the medicine with your mouth, eyes, or inside of the nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse it off with plenty of water. Do not use the medicine if you have any history of allergic reaction to any of the components present in this medicine.

How Noxprin Cream Works

Noxprin is a quinolone antimicrobial medicine. It enters into the bacterial cells and inhibits the bacterial enzymes which are required for the multiplication of the bacterial genetic material (DNA). It is mainly active against the bacteria causing skin infections.

How to Use Noxprin 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.

Benefits of Noxprin Cream

In Treatment of Impetigo: Noxprin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat a skin infection called impetigo (red sores) in adults and children 2 months of age and older. Apply 2-3 times a day to get relief from itching, swelling, and redness caused by the 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.

Uses of Noxprin Cream

Treatment of Impetigo

Noxprin Cream Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Noxprin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Noxprin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Quick Tips

Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone and wear clean clothes every day.
Avoid contacting newborn babies, preparing food, playing contact sports, or going to the gym – until the risk of infection has passed.
Do not touch or scratch the sores because this can spread the infection to other parts of the body, and other people.
After applying the cream, you may cover the treated area with a clean bandage or gauze if advised by your doctor.
Wearing light clothing and keeping cool in bed, may help. Avoid excessive sweating.
Avoid the use of perfumes and fragrant soap.
Wash your hands frequently – particularly after touching infected skin.
You have been prescribed Noxprin to treat a certain skin infection (impetigo).