Naseptin nasal cream is a medication used to treat nose infections caused by staphylococcal bacteria. It contains two active ingredients: neomycin sulfate and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride. Chlorhexidine is effective against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive vegetative bacteria, yeasts, dermatophyte fungi, and lipophilic viruses.
Positive aspects:
- Naseptin nasal cream is an effective treatment for nose infections caused by staphylococcal bacteria.
- Chlorhexidine, one of the active ingredients, is effective against a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, fungi, and viruses.
Negative aspects:
- Naseptin contains arachis oil (peanut oil), which can cause an allergic reaction in patients who are allergic to peanuts.
- Caution is advised when prescribing and dispensing Naseptin nasal cream due to reformulation to remove allergen.
- Naseptin nasal cream may cause side effects such as itching, rash, and redness.
Ingredients:
- Neomycin sulfate
- Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride
- Arachis oil (peanut oil)
- Cetostearyl alcohol (including cetyl and stearyl alcohol)
