NADIFLOXACIN CREAM 1% "TOWA" (ナジフロキサシンクリーム1%「トーワ」)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Nadifloxacin

Available from:

TOWA PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.

INN (International Name):

Nadifloxacin

Pharmaceutical form:

white cream

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
External
Published: 12/2013
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
NADIFLOXACIN CREAM 1% "TOWA"
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Nadifloxacin
DOSAGE FORM:
white cream
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EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine is a new quinolone antibacterial agent for external use
that shows antibacterial
action by inhibiting DNA replication in bacteria.
It is usually used to treat superficial skin infection, deep skin
infection and acne (pimples).
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・In general, apply an appropriate amount of this medicine to the
affected area, twice a day.
For acne (pimples), apply this medicine to the affected area after
washing your face. Strictly
follow the instructions.
・This medicine should be used only for dermal application. Do not
apply the medicine to
cornea and conjunctiva for ophthalmic purposes.
・If you miss a dose, apply the missed dose when you remember.
However, if it is almost time
for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regu