Bactroban Cream (Mupirocin Calcium Cream) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 25, 2012

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Bactroban Cream

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Bactroban Cream Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

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Bactroban Cream in Detail with Side Effects

Bactroban Cream (mupirocin calcium cream) is used to treat infections of the skin such as impetigo. It is an antibiotic. Some formulations of this medication are available in generic form. Common side effects include burning, stinging, itching or pain at first as your body adjusts to it.

Dosing: A small amount of Bactroban Cream should be applied to the affected area three times daily for 10 days. Other topical medications may change the way that your skin absorbs Bactroban Cream topical. Avoid using other products on the same area at the same time unless directed to do so by your doctor. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Bactroban Cream is unlikely to harm a fetus. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant to discuss the risks and benefits. This medication passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Consult your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Our Bactroban Cream (mupirocin calcium cream) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

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Bactroban Cream Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

BACTROBAN CREAM (mupirocin calcium cream) is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm² in area) due to susceptible strains of S. aureus and S. pyogenes.

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What is Bactroban Cream Prescribing Information?

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Bactroban Cream Patient Information: Side Effects

Serious side effects are not expected to occur with mupirocin topical therapy. Stop using mupirocin topical and see your doctor if you experience unusual blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.