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Below are Baciim (Bacitracin) reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Baciim has an overall score of 5. The effectiveness score is 2 and the side effect score is 4. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | Baciim review by care giver of 28 year old male patient | | Rating |
Overall rating: | |           |
Effectiveness: | | Ineffective |
Side effects: | | Severe Side Effects | | Treatment Info |
Condition / reason: | | simple laceration |
Dosage & duration: | | ointment (dosage frequency: topically applied once) for the period of once |
Other conditions: | | NONE KNOWN |
Other drugs taken: | | NONE | | Reported Results |
Benefits: | | THIS IS A WIDELY USED COMMON ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT FOR SUPERFICIAL LACERATIONS |
Side effects: | | A FULMINATING ALLERGIC REACTION |
Comments: | | YOUNG MALE WORKING IN A FACTORY CAME TO HEALTH CLINIC WITH A SUPERFICIAL LACERATION ON HIS FINGER - AFTER CLEANSING THE AREA WITH SOAP WATER PEROXIDE BACITRACIN AND A CLEAN DRY DRESSING APPLIED. WORKER CAME BACK THE FOLLOWING DAY WITH THE FINGER SWOLLEN 2XS AND NOW WOUND ENLARGED AND DRAINING. SENT TO ER FOR F/UP TX OF STEROIDS. |
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