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Bactroban Nasal Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Mupirocin (as calcium) 2%; oint.
Pharmacological Class
Antibacterial.
See Also
How Supplied
Oint—22g; Crm—15g, 30g; Nasal (single-use) (1g)—10
Manufacturer
Bactroban Nasal Indications
Indications
Eradication of nasal colonization of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) in adult patients and healthcare workers in certain institutional settings during outbreaks of infections with MRSA (see literature).
Bactroban Nasal Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply approximately 0.25g to inside of each nostril twice daily for 5 days. Spread ointment by repeatedly closing and releasing the nostrils for 1 minute after application.
Children
Not recommended.
Bactroban Nasal Contraindications
Not Applicable
Bactroban Nasal Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Bactroban Nasal 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 Nasal Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Bactroban Nasal Interactions
Interactions
Nasal: avoid other concomitant nasal products.
Bactroban Nasal 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 Nasal Clinical Trials
See Literature
Bactroban Nasal Note
Not Applicable
Bactroban Nasal Patient Counseling
See Literature
