Zimba 1% Cream

Zimba 1% Cream is an antimicrobial medicine. It is used for the topical treatment of impetigo. It can be used in adults as well as pediatric patients 2 months of age and older. It inhibits the infection-causing bacteria and prevents their growth and further spread of the infection. Zimba 1% Cream is only for external use. Use it in the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. Read the package insert thoroughly before using the medicine. Apply a thin layer of the medicine topically to the affected area twice daily or as directed by your doctor. You can consider covering the treated area with a sterile bandage or gauze dressing. Make sure to wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. If you see no changes after 5 days, let your doctor know. Zimba 1% Cream is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause erythema (redness and often small, red, pus-filled bumps on the face) and dermatitis (scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp, specifically called seborrheic dermatitis) in some people. If you experience any such side effects, let your doctor know. Avoid contact of the medicine with your mouth, eyes, or inside of the nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse it off with plenty of water. Do not use the medicine if you have any history of allergic reaction to any of the components present in this medicine.

• Treatment of Impetigo

Zimba 1% Cream is a quinolone antimicrobial medicine. It enters into the bacterial cells and inhibits the bacterial enzymes which are required for the multiplication of the bacterial genetic material (DNA). It is mainly active against the bacteria causing skin infections.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Rosacea
• Erythema (skin redness)
• Dermatitis

AlcoholNONE

No interaction found/established

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zimba 1% Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zimba 1% Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

DrivingNONE

No interaction found/established

KidneyNONE

No interaction found/established

LiverNONE

No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Zimba 1% Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Quinoline carboxylic acids

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Derma