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Father age 78 had a wound. Non diabetic. Wound had puss today. Cleaned it. Which cream is better mupirocin ointment ip (t bact) or betamil gm.
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Hi. If the lesion is pus filled then better to use muporicin / fusidic acid cream. And better to add one oral antibiotics also like amoxycilin clavulinic acid. Thanks.
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Betamil gm cream contains a steroid and should never be used on a wound. Mupirocin cream is correct cream for a wound. If the wound is deep or large then an oral antibiotic may be required to prevent infection.
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No...contains steroid.. very dangerous... alternate safe cream available...do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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