(Adults and Children ≥9 mos): Apply thin layer to affected area (up to 100 cm2 in adults or 2% total body area in children) twice daily for 5 days.
US Brand Names⬆⬇
Altabax
Action⬆⬇
Interferes with bacterial protein synthesis at the level of the 50S ribosome.
Therapeutic effects:
Bacteriostatic action against susceptible organisms.
Classifications⬆⬇
Therapeutic Classification: anti-infectives
Pharmacologic Classification: pleuromutilins
Pharmacokinetics⬆⬇
Absorption: Minimal systemic absorption.
Distribution: Unknown.
Metabolism/Excretion: Small amounts absorbed are extensively metabolized.
Half-Life: Unknown.
Time/Action Profile⬆⬇
ROUTE
ONSET
PEAK
DURATION
Topical
Unknown
Unknown
12 hr
Patient/Family Teaching⬆⬇
Instruct patient or parent on correct application technique. Advise patient to apply medication exactly as directed for full course of therapy, even though symptoms have improved.
Teach patient and family appropriate hygienic measures to prevent spread of impetigo.
Instruct parents to notify school nurse for screening and prevention of transmission.
Advise patient to notify health care professional if application site irritation (redness, itching, burning, swelling, blistering, oozing) worsens or if there is no improvement within 3–4 days.
Pronunciation⬆⬇
re-ta-PAM-yoo-lin
Code⬆
NDC Code
16110- Almirall, LLC
16110-518- Altabax
16110-518-15- 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (16110-518-15) > 15 g in 1 TUBE
16110- Almirall, LLC
16110-518- Altabax
16110-518-30- 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON (16110-518-30) > 30 g in 1 TUBE
