Bactroban Nasal
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PATIENT INFORMATION
Patients should be given the following instructions:
- Apply approximately one-half of the ointment from the single-use tube directly into one nostril and the other half into the other nostril;
- Avoid contact of the medication with the eyes;
- Discard the tube after using, do not re-use;
- Press the sides of the nose together and gently massage after application to spread the ointment throughout the inside of the nostrils; and
- Discontinue usage of the medication and call your health care practitioner if sensitization or severe local irritation occurs.
Brand Name: Bactroban Nasal
Generic Name: Mupirocin
Generic Name: Mupirocin
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