HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest An Alternative Ointment To Betadine For Wound On Leg

I met with an accident and had wounds on the leg.The dressing was initially done with betadine but i could not see much improvement in would healing process.The doctor then asked me to use T-bact(2% mupirocin).would like to know whether this would be useful in healing. I applied ointment thrice and I see that the ointment is accumilated (not absorbed)in the wound(in the groove) and i am finding it difficult to clean it up. Is it ok if it remains that way. Is there an efficient method of cleaning it up. Can u pls suggest any alternative ointment l
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
Report Abuse
Infectious Diseases Specialist,  's  Response
Hello thanx to contact healthcare magic. If I am your treating doctor I would like to tell you that betadine is the good antiseptic. But if you find it difficult to get treated I advice you to go for culture and sensitivity of the wound. Once you got the result for culture and sensitivity you take antibiotics which is sensitive to bacteria infected to you. Till that time you continue with the betadine, because the betadine is the best ointment to cure the infection. I also advice you to maintain hygiene, because maintaining the hygiene will cure your half of your problem. If you have anything else to ask kindly contact us. Dr. Arun Tank; Infectious Disease specialist.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest An Alternative Ointment To Betadine For Wound On Leg

Hello thanx to contact healthcare magic. If I am your treating doctor I would like to tell you that betadine is the good antiseptic. But if you find it difficult to get treated I advice you to go for culture and sensitivity of the wound. Once you got the result for culture and sensitivity you take antibiotics which is sensitive to bacteria infected to you. Till that time you continue with the betadine, because the betadine is the best ointment to cure the infection. I also advice you to maintain hygiene, because maintaining the hygiene will cure your half of your problem. If you have anything else to ask kindly contact us. Dr. Arun Tank; Infectious Disease specialist.