TYROSUR POWDER FOR SKIN

Tyrosur Powder 1 mg/g cutaneous powder is a topical antibiotic containing the active substance tyrothricin. It is intended for the treatment of small, superficial and relatively moist wounds with a bacterial superinfection caused by microorganisms sensitive to tyrothricin.

The medicine may be used for minor lacerations, scratches and abrasions that correspond to the officially approved indication. One gram of powder contains 1 mg of tyrothricin, and the pack covered by this page contains 5 g of powder in a plastic bottle.

What is Tyrosur Powder used for?

Tyrosur Powder is used for the treatment of small, superficial and relatively moist wounds, including:

• minor lacerations;
• scratches;
• abrasions and grazes.

The medicine is intended for these wounds when a bacterial superinfection caused by microorganisms sensitive to tyrothricin is present.

Pain, redness or moisture around a wound does not by itself confirm a bacterial infection. Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are unsure whether the wound is suitable for treatment with this medicine.

How is Tyrosur Powder applied?

Always use this medicine exactly as stated in the official package leaflet or as advised by your doctor or pharmacist.

Adults and children aged one year and over: lightly sprinkle the powder over the injured area once or twice daily. Apply a thin layer that covers the affected skin.

If necessary, the treated wound may be covered with a suitable dressing. The medicine is intended for external use on the skin only.

The duration of treatment depends on the appearance and clinical course of the wound. Consult a doctor if there is no improvement after seven days or if the condition becomes worse.

Use in children

Tyrosur Powder may be used in adults and children aged one year and over in accordance with the official instructions.

The medicine is not intended for children under one year of age. A larger, deeper or unexplained skin injury in a child should be assessed by a paediatrician or another healthcare professional.

When must Tyrosur Powder not be used?

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic or hypersensitive to:

• tyrothricin;
• lactose monohydrate;
• macrogol 6000;
• colloidal anhydrous silica;
• any other ingredient contained in the medicine.

Warnings and precautions

Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before using Tyrosur Powder if you are unsure about the type, depth or condition of the wound.

Do not continue self-treatment without medical advice if redness spreads, pain increases, marked swelling develops, pus appears, body temperature rises or the general condition becomes worse.

Do not mix Tyrosur Powder with another medicine or apply several medicines to the same area of skin without first consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions with other medicines

According to the official package leaflet, it is not known whether other medicines affect the action of Tyrosur Powder. It is also not known that Tyrosur Powder affects the action of other medicines.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and preparations you apply to the skin. Because compatibility has not been established, Tyrosur Powder should not be mixed with another medicine.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

Pregnancy: There are insufficient data regarding the safety of tyrothricin during pregnancy. It is not known to what extent the active substance passes through the skin and enters the bloodstream. During pregnancy, Tyrosur Powder should be used only:

• for a short period;
• on a small area of skin;
• on the recommendation of a doctor.

Breastfeeding: It is not known whether tyrothricin passes into breast milk. During breastfeeding, the medicine should be used only for a short period, on a small area and on the recommendation of a doctor.

Do not apply Tyrosur Powder to the breasts while breastfeeding. Make sure that the baby does not come into contact with treated areas of skin.

Driving and using machines

No special precautions are required when driving or using machines.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Tyrosur Powder may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Very rare side effects, which may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people, are hypersensitivity reactions.

Tell a doctor or pharmacist about any suspected side effect, including an effect that is not listed in the official package leaflet.

What if too much Tyrosur Powder is applied?

No adverse consequences are expected after applying more Tyrosur Powder than recommended. Continue treatment according to the usual instructions.

Contact a doctor if unusual symptoms occur after excessive application.

What if an application is forgotten?

Continue treatment according to the usual schedule. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a missed application.

Stopping treatment

The duration of treatment depends on the severity and clinical appearance of the wound. Stopping treatment too early may prevent the desired therapeutic effect from being achieved.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice if you are unsure whether treatment should be continued or stopped.

How should Tyrosur Powder be stored?

• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• The unopened medicine does not require special storage conditions.
• After first opening, keep at a temperature of up to 25 °C.
• Use within three months after first opening.
• Close the bottle firmly after each application.
• Do not use after the expiry date stated on the package and bottle.

Do not dispose of unused medicines through wastewater or household waste. Return unused medicine to a pharmacy that collects pharmaceutical waste from members of the public.

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