Bactroban

Mupirocin is an antibiotic cream. The cream or ointment is used on the skin to treat impetigo or other skin infections.

Wash and dry the infected area(s). Wash your hands before and after each application. Rub in the advised amount of ointment, gently, till absorbed. Maybe be cobered with optional dressing if so advised by your prescriber.

Do not use over burnt skin, unless advised by your prescriiber.

Burning, Irritation, Dry Skin, Redness, if you notice any of these symptoms consult your prescriber for further information.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient’s nose to bleed.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause an unpleasant taste in one’s mouth.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient to have a headache.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient’s ear to pain.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient to experience a feeling of nausea.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient to get a cough.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient to get a sore throat.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient to get hives.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient difficulty in breathing.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient’s face to swell.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient’s lips to swell.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may even cause the patient’s tongue to swell.

Inform your prescriber if you are allergic to the formulation of this medicine or any other medication in any other form.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may interact with Chloramphenicol.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your prescriber if you are using any other medicine(s) whilst on a course with this medicine.

Before using Bactroban (Mupirocin), the patient must inform their Health Care Professional of any medical history, such as, kidney disease.

Before using Bactroban (Mupirocin), the patient must inform their Health Care Professional as it is still unknown whether Bactroban (Mupirocin) passes into breast milk.

Before using Bactroban (Mupirocin), the patient must inform their Health Care Professional if they are breast – feeding.

Before using Bactroban (Mupirocin), the patient must inform their Health Care Professional if they are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine.

Before using Bactroban (Mupirocin), the patient must inform their Health Care Professional if they are a frequent user of drinks with alcohol.

Before using Bactroban (Mupirocin), the patient must inform their Health Care Professional if they smoke.

Before using Bactroban (Mupirocin), the patient must inform their Health Care Professional if they use illegal drugs.

Do not double applications, to make up for a missed one. Try not to miss any applications.

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections caused by bacteria such as impetigo.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may be used to prevent severe Staph infections in patients and in healthcare workers.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) is unable to treat or prevent a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

Bactroban (Mupirocin) may be used to treat Gram – positive bacteria.

Ask your pharmacist for more information.

Store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25°C.

Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve in 3 to 5 days.

If this medicine enters your eyes, rinse out with cool tap water.