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BACTIGRAS® Smith & Nephew Chlorhexidine Acetate Topical Antibacterial Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Chlorhexidine inhibits the growth of vegetative gram-positive and gram-negative organisms in vitro. Acid fast bacilli and heat resistant bacterial spores are not susceptible to the lethal action of chlorhexidine even in strong concentrations at room temperature. Chlorhexidine has greater activity in alkaline media. Adsorption of chlorhexidine on organic matter, pus, serum, blood, etc. will cause a reduction in…

BACITRACIN Pharmacia & Upjohn Antibiotic Action And Clinical Pharmacology: Bacitracin, an antibiotic substance derived from cultures of B. subtilis (Tracey), exerts pronounced antibacterial action in vitro against a variety of gram-positive and a few gram-negative organisms. However, among systemic diseases, only staphylococcal infections qualify for consideration of bacitracin therapy. Bacitracin is assayed against a standard and its activity is expressed in units, 1 mg having a potency of not less…

BABY’S OWN™ OINTMENT Block Drug Zinc Oxide Skin Protective Indications And Clinical Uses: Prevention and relief of diaper rash. Warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if rash occurs or worsens. Keep out of the reach of children. Dosage: To relieve diaper rash apply 3 or more times daily at first sign of redness. To prevent diaper rash…

BABY’S OWN™ INFANT DROPS Block Drug Simethicone Antiflatulent Indications And Clinical Uses: To relieve infant colic, bloating and flatulence due to gas. Warnings: Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Do not take for more than 2 weeks unless directed by a physician. If symptoms recur consult a physician. Dosage: Shake well before using. Use only on the advice of a physician. Infants (under 2 years):…

BABY’S OWN™ TEETHING GEL Block Drug Benzyl Alcohol Topical Analgesic Indications And Clinical Uses: For quick relief from teething pain by its topical anesthetic effect on sore gums. Warnings: Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Dosage: Wash hands. Apply small amount directly to sore gums. Repeat, if necessary, every 4 hours. If symptoms persist, consult physician. Availability And Storage: Each pleasantly flavored g of gel…

BACID® Rh´ne-Poulenc Rorer Lactobacillus acidophilus Flora Modifier Indications And Clinical Uses: To assist in the restoration and maintenance of the normal physiological and bacterial flora of the oral and intestinal tracts. Has been used in the prevention and treatment of postantibiotic stomatitis and microbial diarrheas; also in aphthous and herpetic stomatitis. Precautions: Should be stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 10°C, or below to maintain potency. Not to…

BACIGUENT® Johnson & Johnson• Merck Bacitracin Topical Antibiotic Indications And Clinical Uses: For the treatment and prevention of infection in minor cuts, wounds and burns. Manufacturers’ Warnings In Clinical States: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, wash thoroughly with water. Use should be discontinued if condition worsens. No refrigeration required. Precautions: Discontinue if sensitization occurs. Prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms,…

ASASANTINE® Boehringer Ingelheim Dipyridamole – ASA Inhibitor of Platelet Adhesion and Aggregation Action And Clinical Pharmacology: The combined use of dipyridamole and ASA causes a significant reduction in the incidence of new fatal and nonfatal coronary events in patients with a previously documented myocardial infarction. In a randomized, double blind study, the effects of combined dipyridamole and ASA treatment were compared to ASA alone and to placebo in 2 026…

BABY’S OWN™ GRIPE WATER Block Drug Sodium Bicarbonate Compound Antacid – Antiflatulent Indications And Clinical Uses: For fast soothing relief from minor stomach upset, colic, cramps, flatulence and hiccups due to indigestion. Dosage: Shake before using. Newborn infant: 2.5 mL; 1 to 6 months: 5 mL; over 6 months: 10 mL. May be repeated up to 4 times daily as required. If symptoms persist, consult physician. Availability And Storage: Each…

ARISTOSPAN® Stiefel/Glades Triamcinolone Hexacetonide Glucocorticoid Action And Clinical Pharmacology: The hexacetonide ester of triamcinolone is relatively insoluble (0.0002% at 25°C in water). When injected intra-articularly it can be expected to be absorbed slowly from the injection site. The pharmacological action of triamcinolone hexacetonide is less intense and more prolonged, but qualitatively the same as triamcinolone acetonide. Triamcinolone hexacetonide’s activity is ascribable to the slow release of triamcinolone acetonide through hydrolysis….