What does BACTROBAN nasal ointment treat?

BACTROBAN nasal ointment is used to remove bacteria, including the bacteria called ‘Staphylococcus aureus’ (golden staph.) from inside your nose. BACTROBAN nasal ointment is for use in your nose only.

Is it safe to put BACTROBAN in your nose?

This medicine is for use only in the nose. Do not get any of it in your eyes or on your skin. If it does get on these areas, rinse well with water right away. To help clear up your skin infection completely, keep using mupirocin for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared.

How do you apply BACTROBAN to your nose?

Always wash your hands before and after applying BACTROBAN nasal ointment. Squeeze a small amount (about the size of a matchstick head) onto the tip of your little finger and apply to the inside surface at the front of each nostril. Gently press your nostrils together to help spread the ointment throughout your nose.

What is BACTROBAN Cream 2% used for?

Bactroban Ointment is used for skin infections, e.g. impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis. Two to three times a day for up to ten days, depending on the response. For topical administration. A small quantity of Bactroban ointment should be applied to cover the affected area.

How long does it take for bactroban to start working?

You should notice your skin starting to get better within a few days. If you haven’t noticed any improvement after 4-5 days, check with your doctor for further advice. If after ten days your symptoms have not gone, talk to your doctor about this too.

What are the side effects of Bactroban?

Common side effects of Bactroban Cream include: burning, stinging, itching or pain at first as your body adjusts to it….Tell your doctor if you experience:

unusual blistering,
itching,
redness,
peeling,
dryness, or.
irritation of the skin.

Can I apply mupirocin inside my nose?

What is mupirocin 2 percent used for?

Mupirocin Ointment is used for skin infections, e.g. impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis. Posology: Adults (including elderly) and Paediatric population: Mupirocin Ointment should be applied to the affected area up to three times a day for up to 10 days.

Why do you put mupirocin in your nose?

MUPIROCIN CALCIUM (myoo PEER oh sin KAL see um) is an antibiotic. It is used inside the nose to treat infections that are caused by certain bacteria. This helps prevent the spread of infection to patients and health care workers during outbreaks at institutions.

How long does it take for bactroban to work?

You should notice your skin starting to get better within a few days. If you haven’t noticed any improvement after 4-5 days, check with your doctor for further advice.

Is Bactroban a steroid?

Triamcinolone acetonide cream is a topical corticosteroid and mupirocin cream is an RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial. Brand names for triamcinolone acetonide cream include Cinolar, Kenalog, Oralone, Pediaderm TA, Trianex, and Triderm. Brand names for mupirocin cream include Bactroban and Centany.