1. How to apply Nadifloxacin Cream?
Nadifloxacin is a topical cream applied only on the outer layer of the skin and not on the mucosa. Before using Nadifloxacin cream, clean and pat dry the affected area. Gently massage the cream into the skin. Do not apply it on open wounds. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after touching the cream. Use it with caution around the eyes. If it gets into the eye, wash the eye with water immediately.
2. Can we use nadifloxacin cream on a 1 month old baby?
Since the safety of Nadifloxacin in children younger than 14 years has not been established yet, therefore use of Nadifloxacin cream on infants is not recommended. This cream must be kept out of children’s reach in a safe place.
3. Is Nadifloxacin effective for acne?
Nadifloxacin is an antibiotic from a class of fluoroquinolone. Nadifloxacin is effective, safe, and tolerable for mild to moderate facial acne and acne vulgaris. It acts on the lesions by inhibiting the activity of a bacterial enzyme, DNA-gyrase. The drug prohibits bacterial cells from proliferating and arrests the spread of infection.
4. Is Nadifloxacin safe?
Nadifloxacin, 1% cream, is a safe, effective, and well-tolerated topical treatment for mild to moderate acne patients. After Nadifloxacin treatment, histopathological changes are well correlated with clinical outcomes. Several studies report that Nadifloxacin can be used as a safe and effective treatment for managing mild to moderate facial acne and other bacterial skin infections.
5. Is Nadifloxacin a steroid?
No, Nadifloxacin is not a steroid. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the class of fluoroquinolone. It works by inhibiting the enzyme DNA-gyrase which is responsible for bacterial synthesis and replication. In some formulations, it does come in combination with a steroid (Clobetasol), but in itself, Nadifloxacin is not a steroid.
6. How strong is nadifloxacin?
Nadifloxacin is a potent and strong antibacterial. It works efficiently in clearing the bacterial growth in acne vulgaris and other skin infections. It strongly inhibits the synthesis and replication of bacteria in facial acne and other infected skin conditions such as folliculitis and impetigo.
7. Is Nadifloxacin Approved For Acne?
Nadifloxacin, a new generation fluoroquinolone, is approved to treat propionibacterium acne and other bacterial skin conditions in India, Germany, Spain, China, Japan, and Italy, among other countries.
Nadifloxacin exhibits broad-spectrum activity against Gram-positive, Gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria. Hence, in some countries like India and Japan, it is also approved to treat skin infections apart from facial acne.
The above information is only for awareness purposes. It is not a substitute for medical consultation and prescription. Consult our expert for a suitable medical opinion.
