Perrigo Approved for Generic Mycolog II Cream
Triamcinolone acetonide is mainly effective because of its anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Test Helps Clinicians Select Appropriate Tx for Suspected Wound Infections
Using a simple swab from the infection site, DxWound uses a special transport buffer that preserves the wound microbiome during transit.
FDA: Do Not Use These Alcohol Pads, Antiseptic Towelettes
These products may not be sterile and may have other quality issues.
Nutraseb Available for the Management of Seborrheic Dermatitis
A clinical trial of Promiseb (NCT01214434) found the cream to be safe and significantly efficacious in reducing scaling from baseline to end of treatment when compared with a bland emollient (58%; SD: 62 vs. 90%; SD: 22).
Tegaderm CHG IV Securement Dressing Reduces Catheter-Related Infections
In the clinical trial, upon catheter removal, there were decreases noted in catheter colonization and skin colonization rates.
Vibativ Efficacy Against Difficult-to-Treat Bacteria Compared with Other Antibiotics
The favorable in vivo results further confirm the ongoing use of Vibativ for its use in HABP/VABP due to S. aureus, including MRSA.
FDA: Final Ruling on OTC Antibacterial Soaps
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule regarding over-the-counter (OTC) consumer antiseptic wash products containing certain active ingredients.
FDA to Review New Generation Topical Quinolone for Impetigo
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA) for ozenoxacin 1% cream (Medimetriks) for the treatment of impetigo.
Do Nonsterile Gloves Up the Risk of Infection in Minor Skin Surgery?
Meta-analysis shows no increased relative risk for wound infections in outpatient cutaneous surgery
Recall Initiated for Antibacterial Cream, Ointments
GlaxoSmithKline announced a recall of 13 lots of Bactroban (mupirocin) Nasal Ointment, Bactroban Ointment, and Bactroban Cream. This recall is a precautionary measure due to potential contamination during manufacturing.
