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

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May 25, 2012

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Common, noninfectious rashes are listed below. Since these conditions are not caused by infectious organisms, it is reasonable to attempt to treat them with over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream for a week or so prior to seeking medical attention.

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Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is a rash that i...

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Bactroban Nasal Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Bactroban Nasal Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

BACTROBAN NASAL®
(mupirocin calcium ointment, 2%) Structural Formula Illustration

BACTROBAN NASAL (mupirocin calcium ointment) is indicated for the eradication of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant S. aureus in adult patients and health care workers as part of a comprehensive infection control program to reduce the risk of infection among patients at high risk of methicillin-resistant S. aureus infection during institutional outbreaks of infections with this pathogen.

NOTE:

There are insufficient data at this time to establish that this product is safe and effective as part of an intervention pro...

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What is Bactroban Nasal Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Bactroban Nasal Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using mupirocin nasal and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

severe burning or stinging of your nose;
nosebleed; or
severe burning or watering of your eyes.

Less serious side effects may include:

dryness or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
headache;
ear pain;
runny or stuffy no...

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What is Bactroban Nasal Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Bactroban Nasal Consumer Information: Uses

Mupirocin is used to temporarily get rid of certain nasal bacteria as part of an infection control program. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

HOW TO USE: Apply half of the tube's contents to one nostril and the other half to the other nostril, usually in the morning and evening, or as directed by your doctor. Then gently squeeze your nostrils together and release. Repeat this for about 1 minute to spread the ointment. Throw away the tube after applying to both nostrils.

Use this medication regularly in ord...

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