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Suggest Treatment For Spider Bite
I have a spider bite. I do not know what spider it was but it seems like a Brown recluse. I went to get treated and was prescribed Clindamycin Phosphate Lotion. When I read up on it, it says to not apply to open wound. Is this product safe on open wound spider bite?
Wed, 1 Mar 2017
Hello sir,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
1.About "clindamycin".
Topical application of clindamycin is generally used for acne and it is not indicated for spider bite.It is better to avoid clindamycin for open wound as in your case.
2.About spider bite.
Brown recluse bite is generally non fatal(does not result in death) but can cause pain and allergic reaction.Sometimes you may develop blisters which may get infected later on.Do the following as first line management.
Do's:
Get a shot of tetanus immunization.
Take analgesics like ibuprofen for pain and tenderness.
Antibiotics if signs of infection are present in wound.
Antihistamines for itching and allergic reaction.
Do not's:
Do not apply heat.
Do not apply steroid ointments like betnovate.
Do not apply tourniquet or suck the blood out.
If your symptoms persist or develop difficulty in breathing kindly consult your general practitioner and in that case you may require steroid injection.
Hope this information helps.
wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
Thanks for using healthcaremagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
1.About "clindamycin".
Topical application of clindamycin is generally used for acne and it is not indicated for spider bite.It is better to avoid clindamycin for open wound as in your case.
2.About spider bite.
Brown recluse bite is generally non fatal(does not result in death) but can cause pain and allergic reaction.Sometimes you may develop blisters which may get infected later on.Do the following as first line management.
Do's:
Get a shot of tetanus immunization.
Take analgesics like ibuprofen for pain and tenderness.
Antibiotics if signs of infection are present in wound.
Antihistamines for itching and allergic reaction.
Do not's:
Do not apply heat.
Do not apply steroid ointments like betnovate.
Do not apply tourniquet or suck the blood out.
If your symptoms persist or develop difficulty in breathing kindly consult your general practitioner and in that case you may require steroid injection.
Hope this information helps.
wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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