Overview

Panderm Ointment is used for Skin infections, Bacterial infections, Vaginal infections, Wounds, Eye infections, Cutaneous infections, Diarrhea, Hepatic coma, Ulcers, External ear infections and other conditions. Panderm Ointment may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Panderm Ointment contains Gramicidin, Neomycin, Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide as active ingredients.
Panderm Ointment works by acting on the cell membrane and by killing the bacteria; preventing the bacterial growth by stopping the production of essential protein in the bacterial cells; inhibiting the cell membrane growth of yeast; reducing the production of chemicals in the body that degrades bone;
Detailed information related to Panderm Ointment's uses, composition, dosage, side effects and reviews is listed below.

Uses

Panderm Ointment is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:
Learn more: Uses

Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of Panderm Ointment. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.

Precautions

Before using Panderm Ointment, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
  • Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections
  • Breastfeeding
  • Caution is advised in patients suffering from parkinson's disease
  • Consult your doctor before taking nystatin if patient suffering from fungal infection in lungs and skin
  • Continue nystatin is prescribed dose by the doctor
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Do not receive a live vaccine
  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly
  • Do not take the medicine if you are allergic to it or to any other content in the medicine
  • Do not use for patients who are exposed to loud noise
  • do not take by mouth. Consult with your doctor before using this medicine on open wounds, dry, chapped, irritated, or sun-burned skin.
  • wash your hands before and after applying Panderm Ointment. Clean and dry the skin area to be treated.
  • do not wash the treated area after immediately applying Panderm Ointment. Also avoid the use of other products on the treated area unless directed by your doctor.
  • applying an excessive amount may result in pilling. Use a thinner layer or lesser quantity of medicine to avoid pilling.
  • avoid getting this medication in your eyes or nose or mouth.

Interactions with Panderm Ointment

If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Panderm Ointment may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Panderm Ointment may interact with the following drugs and products:
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Acarbose
  • Acetazolamide
  • Adrenergic neuron blockers
  • Aminoglycosides
  • Amphotericin
  • Antacids
  • Antidiabetics
  • Aspirin
  • Atracurium

When not to use Panderm Ointment

Hypersensitivity to Panderm Ointment is a contraindication. In addition, Panderm Ointment should not be used if you have the following conditions:
  • Allergic reactions
  • Damaged ear drum
  • Glaucoma
  • Herpes keratitis
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Lactation
  • Pregnancy
  • Renal impairment

Composition and Active Ingredients

Panderm Ointment is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
Please note that this medicine may be available in various strengths for each active ingredient listed above.

Packages and Strengths

Panderm Ointment is available in the following packages and strengths
Panderm Ointment - Packages: 15g Collapsible Tube, 30g Collapsible Tube

Frequently asked Questions

  • Is Panderm Ointment safe to use when pregnant?
    • Gramicidin: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
    • Neomycin: No
    • Nystatin: Please consult with your doctor for case-specific recommendations.
    • Triamcinolone Acetonide: No
  • Is Panderm Ointment safe while breastfeeding?
    • Gramicidin: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
    • Neomycin: No
    • Nystatin: Please discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
    • Triamcinolone Acetonide: No
  • Can Panderm Ointment be used for skin infections and bacterial infections?
    Yes, skin infections and bacterial infections are among the most common reported uses for Panderm Ointment. Please do not use Panderm Ointment for skin infections and bacterial infections without consulting first with your doctor. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as common uses for Panderm Ointment.
  • How long do I need to use Panderm Ointment before I see improvement of my conditions?
    TabletWise.com website users have reported 3 days and 2 weeks as the most common time it takes before they saw improvements in their conditions. These times may not be reflective of what you may experience or how you should use this medicine. Please consult with your doctor to check how long do you need to use Panderm Ointment. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as time for effectiveness for Panderm Ointment.
  • At what frequency do I need to use Panderm Ointment?
    TabletWise.com website users have reported once a day and twice a day as the most common frequency of using Panderm Ointment. Please follow your doctor's advice on how often you need to Panderm Ointment. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as frequency of using Panderm Ointment.
  • Should I use Panderm Ointment empty stomach, before food or after food?
    TabletWise.com website users have most commonly reported using Panderm Ointment after food. However, this may not be reflective of how you should use this medicine. Please follow your doctor's advice on how you should use this medicine. Click here and view survey results to find out what other patients report as timing of using Panderm Ointment.
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when using this product?
    If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, hypotension or a headache as side-effects when using Panderm Ointment medicine then it may not be safe to drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery. One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Panderm Ointment. Always consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body and health conditions.
  • Is this medicine or product addictive or habit forming?
    Most medicines don't come with a potential for addiction or abuse. Usually, the government's categorizes medicines that can be addictive as controlled substances. Examples include schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US. Please consult the product package to make sure that the medicine does not belong to such special categorizations of medicines. Lastly, do not self-medicate and increase your body's dependence to medicines without the advice of a doctor.
  • Can i stop using this product immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?
    Some medicines need to be tapered or cannot be stopped immediately because of rebound effects. Please consult with your doctor for recommendations specific to your body, health and other medications that you may be using.

Other important Information on Panderm Ointment

Missing a dose

In case you miss a dose, use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are regularly missing doses, consider setting an alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please consult your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing schedule or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have missed too many doses recently.

Overdosage of Panderm Ointment

  • Do not use more than prescribed dose. Taking more medication will not improve your symptoms; rather they may cause poisoning or serious side-effects. If you suspect that you or anyone else who may have overdosed of Panderm Ointment, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or nursing home. Bring a medicine box, container, or label with you to help doctors with necessary information.
  • Do not give your medicines to other people even if you know that they have the same condition or it seems that they may have similar conditions. This may lead to overdosage.
  • Please consult your physician or pharmacist or product package for more information.

Storage of Panderm Ointment

  • Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
  • Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Panderm Ointment.

Expired Panderm Ointment

  • Taking a single dose of expired Panderm Ointment is unlikely to produce an adverse event. However, please discuss with your primary health provider or pharmacist for proper advice or if you feel unwell or sick. Expired drug may become ineffective in treating your prescribed conditions. To be on the safe side, it is important not to use expired drugs. If you have a chronic illness that requires taking medicine constantly such as heart condition, seizures, and life-threatening allergies, you are much safer keeping in touch with your primary health care provider so that you can have a fresh supply of unexpired medications.

Dosage Information

Please consult your physician or pharmacist or refer to the product package.

Cite this page

APA Style Citation

  • Panderm Ointment - Product - tabletwise.net. (n.d.). Retrieved October 12, 2023, from https://www.tabletwise.net/uae/panderm-ointment

MLA Style Citation

  • "Panderm Ointment - Product - tabletwise.net" Tabletwise.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2023.

Chicago Style Citation

  • "Panderm Ointment - Product - tabletwise.net" Tabletwise. Accessed October 12, 2023. https://www.tabletwise.net/uae/panderm-ointment.

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 9/27/2020.
This page provides information for Panderm Ointment Product in English.
Skin Infections
Bacterial Infections
Wounds and Injuries
Eye Infections

Sign Up



Share

Share with friends, get 20% off
Invite your friends to TabletWise learning marketplace. For each purchase they make, you get 20% off (upto $10) on your next purchase.