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Bactroban Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Mupirocin 2%; oint.
Pharmacological Class
Antibacterial.
See Also
How Supplied
Oint—22g; Crm—15g, 30g; Nasal (single-use) (1g)—10
Manufacturer
Bactroban Indications
Indications
Impetigo due to S. pyogenes or S. aureus.
Bactroban Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
Apply small amount 3 times daily. May cover with gauze dressing. Reevaluate if no response within 3–5 days.
Bactroban Contraindications
Not Applicable
Bactroban Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Bactroban Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid eyes. Nasal use in high-risk patients: see full labeling regarding autoinfection. Discontinue if sensitization or severe local irritation occurs. Prolonged use may result in superinfection. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Bactroban Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Bactroban Interactions
Interactions
Nasal: avoid other concomitant nasal products.
Bactroban Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Topical: burning, stinging, pain, itching. Nasal: headache, rhinitis, respiratory disorder, pharyngitis, taste perversion, burning/stinging, cough, pruritus; severe allergic reactions, C. difficile-associated diarrhea.
Bactroban Clinical Trials
See Literature
Bactroban Note
Not Applicable
Bactroban Patient Counseling
See Literature
