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Guys i have an infection thats creepy and i dont like it… Its creeping all over me and causing stuff that is t so pleasant… Now i will ehem ask you all of the last questions you would ever ask… What is bactroban. What is mupirocin. What is raw honey and how does it kill bacteria. Yes yes all of these are suitable responses to my ailment.
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Mupirocin Ointment | Antibiotic Ointment Treat of Bacteria: Mupirocin is an antibiotic that inhibits the growth of bacteria on the skin...
Mupirocin Ointment | Antibiotic Ointment Treat of Bacteria: Mupirocin is an antibiotic inhibiting the development of skin bacteria. It helps treat skin diseases like impetigo or “Staph” skin infection. Topical Mupirocin may also be used in things not included in this drug guide.
Mupirocin, an antibiotic prescription drug, comes as a topical ointment, topical cream, and nasal ointment work by stopping the growth of bacteria and killing it. Mupirocin stops the bacteria from multiplying and it is used to cure skin infection caused by bacteria called impetigo and folliculitis. Mupirocin does not cause drowsiness but there are some precautions to avoid the side effects like burning, itching, rashes, nausea that are always used as prescribed. As Mupirocin is used only for the external part one must avoid using this medication around sensitive parts like eyes, nose, mouth, and on any damaged or broken skin. Always keep this Mupirocin topical ointment in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children at room temperature.
Brand Name: Bactroban
Generic Available
Common Dosage Forms:
Ointment: 2% (20 mg per gram) in a polyethylene glycol base
Nasal Ointment: 2% mupirocin calcium in 1 gram single use tubes
Cream: 2% mupirocin as mupirocin calcium
FDA Indications/Dosages:
Topical treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus, beta hemolytic streptococcus or Streptococcus pyogenes (Ointment): Cover the afflicted area with a small film of Bactroban three times a day. The treated area may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired. Patients not showing a clinical response within 3-5 days should be reevaluated.
As a prophylaxis and treatment of methicillin-resistant S. aureus infections in the nasal cavity (Nasal Ointment): Use ½ of each single-use tube in each nostril twice a day for 5 days. Press nostrils together and release repeatedly for one minute after applying ointment.
For the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions due to Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus saprophyticus (Cream): Apply to the affected area three times a day. The treated area may be covered by gauze dressing is desired.
Pharmacology/Pharmacokinetics: Mupirocin is a naturally occurring antibiotic produced by fermentation of the organism Pseudomonas fluorescens. Its mechanism of action is derived from an inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by reversibly and specifically binding to bacterial isoleucyl transfer-RNA synthetase. Mupirocin shows no cross resistance with other antibiotics.
Drug Interactions: Do not use the nasal ointment with any other nasal preparations.
Contraindications/Precautions: Contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its components. Not for ophthalmic use. As with other antibiotics, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms. Pregnancy Category B.
Adverse Effects: Burning, stinging, or pain (1.5%). The nasal ointment may also cause headache (9%), rhinitis (6%), nasal congestion (5%), pharyngitis (4%), or taste disturbances (3%).
Patient Consultation:
Report dermatitis or swelling to physician.
Cover area with small film of ointment—do not rub in.
Do not use nasal ointment with any other nasal preparations.
Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and children.
Contact a physician if the above side effects are severe or persistent.
If a dose is missed, apply it as soon as possible.
