Department of Pharmaceutics, SSR College of Pharmacy, Silvassa, India
Research Article
Comparative Investigation of Commercially Available Anti-Bacterial Creams for their Efficacy Against Different Bacterial Strains
Author(s): Parthika Patel*, Isha Patel, Sayli Kachare and Priyanka Maurya
Introduction: Antibacterial creams play a vital role in the treatment of bacterial skin infections. With numerous products available, these creams differ significantly in concentration, price, activity levels, active ingredients and excipients. The choice of cream is critical for effective treatment and depends on the specific bacterial strains involved. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), Escherichia coli (E. coli), Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) and Proteus vulgaris (P. vulgaris) are four bacterial strains commonly associated with human illnesses and skin disorders. This study aims to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy and economic viability of four popular commercial antibacterial creams containing either Gentamicin sulfate, Framycetin sulfate, or a combination of Silver sulfadiazine, Miconazole nitrate, Neomycin sulfate and Chlorhexidine gl.. View more»