O General Information and Indications:
Mupirocin, an antibiotic, is used to
treat impetigo as well as other skin infections caused by bacteria. It is
not effective against fungal or viral infections.
O Information For Users:
Mupirocin comes in an ointment that is applied to
the skin. Mupirocin usually is applied three times a day for 1-2 weeks.
Follow the directions on your prescription label, ask your doctor or
pharmacist If you have any questions. Use mupirocin exactly as directed. Do
not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
Wash the affected skin area thoroughly, and then gently apply a small amount
(a thin film) of the ointment. You may cover the area with a sterile gauze
dressing.
Do not apply mupirocin to your eyes.
Do not apply mupirocin to burns unless told to do so by your doctor.
O Special
precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to mupirocin or any other medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, especially chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin).
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking mupirocin, call your
doctor.
O
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Though adverse effects of mupirocin are not
common, they could occur. Inform your doctor if any of the following
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
o burning, stinging, pain, itching, or rash
O Brand Name(s):
o Bactroban®
o Bactroban® Nasal |
