Bactroban
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Bactroban Cream?;Bactroban Nasal?;Bactroban?;Centany?;Centany? AT
Brand Names: Canada:
Bactroban?
Uses
- It is used to treat a bacteria found in nose passages and stop its spread to others.
- It is used to avoid or treat skin infections.
- Mupirocin works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- Skin:
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Do not take this drug by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth and eyes (may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
- Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
- The treated part may be covered with a dressing.
- Nose:
- For single use nose ointment, place 1/2 the ointment from the tube into one nostril and the other 1/2 into the other nostril. Press the nostrils at the same time and let go many times (for about a minute) to spread the ointment into the nose.
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