Review the side-effects of Retapamulin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Adult-
Headache, application site irritation, diarrhea, nausea, inflammation of nasopharynx and increased creatinine phosphokinase.
Child-
Application site itching, diarrhea, inflammation of nasopharynx, skin inflammation, headache and fever.
Extreme caution needed for children less than 9 months old.
Altabax
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Adult-
Headache, application site irritation, diarrhea, nausea, inflammation of nasopharynx and increased creatinine phosphokinase.
Child-
Application site itching, diarrhea, inflammation of nasopharynx, skin inflammation, headache and fever.
Other Precautions :
Patient may experience with irritated, red, itchy burns, swells, blisters or oozes at application site; if it so consult with your doctor.Extreme caution needed for children less than 9 months old.
Drug Name : Retapamulin
Retapamulin(Altabax) generic is a pleuromutilin antibiotic, prescribed for impetigo. It works by killing and stopping the growth of bacteria on the skin.Trade Names for Retapamulin
International :
Altabax
