What is Bactroban?
Bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibiotic that intends to curtail the growth of bacteria on skin.
Bactroban topical is a skin ointment is prescribed to treat skin conditions for example impetigo or a staph infection of the skin.
It may also be utilized for purposes not mentioned in this concise clinical guide.
What are the common conditions in which Bactroban prescribed?
Bactroban topical is essentially recommended to counter bacterial infections of the skin.
This antibiotic ointment is used to treat various skin conditions such as impetigo or staph infections.
How should I take Bactroban?
Follow the directions precisely as cited on the label or prescribed by your clinician.
Dosages should be administered for recommended period only and in exact amount as suggested by your doctor.
- Do not ingest Bactroban orally. Its application is limited to heal skin disorders only. In case the medicine enters your eyes, nose or mouth immediately cleanse the spot with water.
- Sanitize your hands before and after using Bactroban.
- Clean the affected skin area. Take a recommended amount of ointment and apply it over the skin area using cotton swab or gauze pad.
- Avoid spreading Bactroban over large areas of your skin.
- Apply Bactroban at least 3 times a day for a period of 10 days. Note that little amount of ointment should be used.
- Use only a sterile gauze pad to cover the treated skin. Avoid taping bandages, plastic wraps, etc. to cover the areas where the cream is applied.
- If your skin condition does not show any signs of improvement, or aggravates, talk to your doctor.
- Administer Bactroban doses till recommended span of time. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. The condition starts getting decent before the infection eradicates completely. Avoid skipping or missing doses as it raises the likelihood of developing new infection that is resilient to antibiotics.
- Store at room temperature in a cool and dry place away from moisture and heat. Avoid freezing the drug. When not using, keep the medicine tube tightly closed.
When you should not take Bactroban?
Do not apply Bactroban ointment if you are sensitive to mupirocin.
To learn whether Bactroban is safe for you, inform your doctor if you ever had any kidney ailment.
Do not attempt Bactroban on a child except without physician’s advice. The ointment should not be administered to a child less than 3 months old. However, cream may be prescribed to a kid as young as 2 months old.
It is yet undiscovered if this medicine will affect an unborn infant. Apprise your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is unfound whether mupirocin topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a baby being suckled. Acquaint your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
In case you use this medicine on your breast, thoroughly cleanse the areas before nursing your baby so as to avoid medicine from coming into contact with baby’s mouth.
Apply Bactroban cream or ointment for the complete prescribed duration either by the doctor or as mentioned on the medication label. Do not discontinue before the recommended period even if you feel improvement. This is because your symptoms may alleviate before the infection is even completely over. Do not let Bactroban come in contact with your eyes, nose, lips, and mouth while using it. If the ointment gets into your eyes or mouth, wash it off with water.
Wait and observe for signs of betterment in 3 to 5 days. However, if your condition persists and exacerbates visit your doctor.
A distinct formulation, of Bactroban in the form of nasal ointment is available for nasal usage.
What are the possible side effects of Bactroban?
If you experience the signs of allergic response such as hives; dizziness, fast or pounding heartbeats; wheezing, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat get immediate medical assistance.
Tell your doctor at once if you get:
- Severe stomach pain, watery or bloody diarrhoea
- Intense itching, rashes, or other irritation of treated skin;
- Skin blistering or flaking; or
- Any symptoms of a new skin infection.
Common Bactroban side effects may include:
- Burning, Stinging;
- Itching; or
- Pain.
These are not all possible side effects as others may occur as well. Talk to your doctor for information about side effects.
Antibiotic medicines may incite diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you suffer from bloody or watery diarrhoea, tell your doctor.
Do not take anti-diarrhoea medicine except when your doctor asks you to.
Do not apply other remedies on Bactroban treated areas unless your doctor suggests doing so.
What to do if I miss the dose?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you recall. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the subsequent dose.
Do not use additional cream to compensate for the missed dose.
Common Drug Interaction with Bactroban
It is rare that other drugs you administer orally or through injections will have an effect on Bactroban being applied.
But taking many drugs can increases their interactability with each other.
Inform your medics about all medicines you take, together with prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Bottom Line
Bactroban is an antibiotic ointment which is used to counter infections by bacteria. It is applied to treat various skin conditions.
However, it should not be used without guidance of a doctor as it may have serious consequences and side effects.
