Indications & Uses
Ozenoxacin is applied to the skin to treat impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It can be used in adults and in children from 2 months of age and older.
Pharmacology
Ozenoxacin is a quinolone antimicrobial. It works by blocking two enzymes that bacteria need to copy their DNA, DNA gyrase A and topoisomerase IV. Studies have shown that ozenoxacin kills Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes (it is bactericidal against these organisms).
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Put a thin layer of Ozenoxacin cream on the affected area twice daily for five days, or as the doctor directs.
Use in children and adolescents: the safety and effectiveness of Ozenoxacin cream have not been established in children younger than 2 months.
Side Effects
Rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis may occur with Ozenoxacin.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Potential for microbial overgrowth If Ozenoxacin is used for a long time, bacteria and fungi that don't respond to it can overgrow. Should this happen during treatment, stop using Ozenoxacin and start suitable supportive measures.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
There are no data on the use of Ozenoxacin cream in pregnant women. When the cream is put on the skin, very little of the medicine is absorbed into the body, and this was also so with a cream up to twice the strength of the one on the market. Because the exposure is so low, maternal use of Ozenoxacin cream is not expected to expose the baby in the womb to the drug.
Nothing is known about whether Ozenoxacin cream passes into human milk, or what it does to a breastfed infant or to milk production. Even so, breastfeeding is not expected to expose the child to Ozenoxacin, since so little of it is absorbed in humans after it is applied to the skin.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
If someone shows any signs or symptoms of overdose with Ozenoxacin, whether from use on the skin or from swallowing it by accident, treat those symptoms as they appear. There is no specific antidote known.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Ozenoxacin below 30ºC, in a dry place and away from light. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Qupet Cream 10 mg
What is Qupet Cream 10 mg Cream?
Qupet Cream 10 mg Cream is a medicine that contains Ozenoxacin. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Dhamrai Unit). It belongs to the Topical Antibiotic preparations group of medicines.
What is Qupet Cream used for?
Ozenoxacin is applied to the skin to treat impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. It can be used in adults and in children from 2 months of age and older.
What are the side effects of Qupet Cream?
Rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis may occur with Ozenoxacin.
Can I take Qupet Cream during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
There are no data on the use of Ozenoxacin cream in pregnant women. When the cream is put on the skin, very little of the medicine is absorbed into the body, and this was also so with a cream up to twice the strength of the one on the market. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Qupet Cream?
If someone shows any signs or symptoms of overdose with Ozenoxacin, whether from use on the skin or from swallowing it by accident, treat those symptoms as they appear. There is no specific antidote known. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Qupet Cream?
Keep Ozenoxacin below 30ºC, in a dry place and away from light. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Do I need a prescription for Qupet Cream?
Qupet Cream is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.