Bactroban cream is a prescription antibiotic cream used to treat impetigo and other bacterial infections of the skin caused by susceptible bacteria. The active ingredient is the antibiotic mupirocin. The cream is applied topically to the skin, and kills or inhibits bacteria by interfering with bacterial protein production. Bactroban cream is effective against strains of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), S. epidermidis and S. saprophyticus and against Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredSide effects are not common with Bactroban (mupirocin) cream, but they can occur. Talk with your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms and they are ongoing or troublesome: headaches, nausea, burning, stinging, redness, rashes, pain, swelling or itching. In rare cases, Bactroban cream may cause dizziness, mouth or lip sores, secondary infection of wounds or abdominal pain. Talk with your doctor if any of these symptoms occur and are ongoing or troublesome. Contact your doctor right away if you experience severe itching or irritation or any of the following symptoms of allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue; chest tightness; breathing problems; itching; rash; or hives.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredBefore using Bactroban (mupirocin) cream, you should know that this medication is not usually used to treat large, open wounds or burns. Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems before using Bactroban cream. This is classified by the FDA as Pregnancy Category B. There are no human studies on the effects of mupirocin on pregnancy. It is not known if the Bactroban cream (which contains mupirocin) is passed to a nursing infant through breast milk. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, talk with your doctor about possible risks before using Bactroban cream. When using the cream, you should avoid getting it on your lips or in your eyes, nose or mouth. Wash the area with water if Bactroban cream does come in contact with any unintended area. Use the cream for the full length of time your doctor prescribes. However, if your skin condition becomes worse or does not get better in five days, talk to your doctor.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredCurrently there are no known interactions between Bactroban (mupirocin) cream and other medications or foods. However, you should always keep a complete list of all medications, vitamins and supplements you use, and discuss them with your doctor before using any new medications. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are using any other antibiotics or topical skin preparations, including chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin).
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredCurrently, there are no known interactions between Bactroban (mupirocin) Nasal Ointment and other medications or foods. However, the interaction between Bactroban Nasal and other products used inside the nose has not yet been studied. Bactroban Nasal should not be used with other intranasal products until possible interactions have been studied. In any case, you should always keep a complete list of all medications, vitamins and supplements you use, and discuss them with your doctor before using any new medications.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredPeople who are allergic to any of the ingredients in Bactroban (mupirocin) cream should not use the medication. The ingredients are as follows: mupirocin, benzyl alcohol, cetomacrogol 1000, cetyl alcohol, mineral oil, phenoxyethanol, purified water, stearyl alcohol and xanthan gum. Bactroban cream has not been proven safe or effective for children under three months of age, and should generally not be used on children so young.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredPeople who are allergic or hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in Bactroban Nasal (mupirocin) should not use the medication. The ingredients are mupirocin, paraffin and mixed glycerin esters (Softisan649). Bactroban Nasal has not been proven safe or effective for children under 12 years of age.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredBactroban Nasal is Bactroban ointment formulated and packaged specifically for use in the opening of the nose (the nares) to eliminate bacterial colonization there. Specifically, when applied to the nares, Bactroban Nasal kills MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) bacteria that colonize the area. MRSA can colonize, or grow and multiply without causing pathology (infection), in the nares from which it spreads to other tissues where it can cause serious infection. Thus, there is the need to eliminate MRSA colonization. The active ingredient in the ointment is the antibiotic mupirocin, which kills bacteria by interfering with the production of certain proteins in the bacterial cells.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredBefore using Bactroban Nasal (mupirocin), you should know that the medication is for use inside the nose only. Be sure to keep the ointment out of your eyes and mouth. Before using Bactroban Nasal, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor about possible risks before using Bactroban Nasal. Researchers have not yet proven the safety of Bactroban Nasal for children under 12 years of age. Use the ointment for the full length of time your doctor prescribes, even if the infection seems to have cleared up. Using the medication for less than the prescribed length of time may cause the bacteria to become resistant to the medication. On the other hand, using Bactroban Nasal repeatedly or for long periods of time can cause another infection. Your doctor may need to change your medication, if you experience a second infection.
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Stacy Wiegman, PharmD , Pharmacy, answeredBactroban Nasal may cause side effects, such as headache, runny or stuffy nose, stinging or burning inside the nose, unusual taste in the mouth, sore throat, or itching. Talk with your doctor right away if you experience ear pain, coughing, chest congestion, or severe itching, or irritation. Also, talk with your doctor right away if you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, mouth or tongue; chest tightness; breathing problems; rash; or hives.