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Bactroban Cream contains the active ingredient mupirocin. It is a prescription topical antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections of the skin.
Bactroban Cream is used to treat skin injuries that have become infected with certain bacteria.
These may include:
A skin injury can become infected when bacteria enter through broken skin. Bactroban Cream is specifically used when the infection is caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
An infected skin injury may cause:
Bactroban Cream helps reduce the number of bacteria in the affected area, allowing the skin to heal.
Contact your healthcare provider if the infection spreads, becomes more painful, develops significant swelling, or is accompanied by fever.
Bactroban belongs to a group of medicines called topical antibiotics.
Mupirocin works by blocking a bacterial enzyme called isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase. Bacteria need this enzyme to make proteins that are necessary for growth and survival.
When mupirocin blocks this enzyme, the bacteria can no longer produce these important proteins. This stops susceptible bacteria from multiplying and helps clear the infection.
Because Bactroban is applied directly to the affected skin, most of its antibacterial activity occurs at the site of the infection.
Bactroban Cream only works against certain bacterial infections.
It does not treat:
Using an antibiotic when it is not needed may contribute to antibiotic resistance, which can make bacterial infections more difficult to treat in the future.
The infected area may begin to look and feel better after several days of regular treatment. Redness, tenderness, swelling, and drainage should gradually improve.
Continue using Bactroban for the full treatment period prescribed, even if the skin starts to look better sooner.
Contact your healthcare provider if there is no improvement after several days, the infection becomes worse, or new symptoms develop.
Bactroban Cream is applied directly to the affected area of the skin. Use it exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
The cream is usually applied three times daily for up to 10 days. The exact treatment schedule may depend on the type of skin infection, how severe it is, and how well it responds to treatment.
Do not apply more cream than recommended, use it more often, or continue treatment longer than prescribed.
Before applying Bactroban, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Gently clean the affected skin and pat it dry. Avoid scrubbing the area, as this may further irritate damaged or infected skin.
Apply a small amount of cream to the infected area and spread it gently in a thin layer.
If your healthcare provider recommends it, you may cover the treated area with a clean or sterile gauze dressing. This can help protect the area from dirt, friction, or further irritation.
Wash your hands again after applying the cream, unless your hands are the area being treated.
Bactroban Cream is intended for external use on the skin.
Avoid getting the medication in your:
If the cream accidentally gets into your eyes, rinse them thoroughly with clean water.
Do not use Bactroban Cream inside the nose unless your healthcare provider specifically prescribes a mupirocin product intended for nasal use.
Apply only enough cream to lightly cover the infected area.
Using a thick layer does not make the medication work faster and may increase skin irritation.
Do not apply Bactroban over large areas of skin unless specifically directed by your healthcare provider.
Treatment is generally continued for up to 10 days.
You may begin to notice improvement within a few days. Redness, pain, swelling, crusting, or drainage should gradually decrease as the infection improves.
Continue using the cream for the full treatment period prescribed, even if the skin looks better sooner.
Stopping treatment too early may allow some bacteria to survive and cause the infection to return.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember.
If it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and continue with your normal schedule.
Do not apply extra cream or use two applications at the same time to make up for a missed dose.
Do not apply other creams, ointments, lotions, or medications to the same area unless your healthcare provider tells you it is safe.
Mixing Bactroban with other topical products may dilute the antibiotic or affect how well it works.
Keep the infected area clean and dry unless your healthcare provider gives you different instructions.
Avoid scratching or picking at the area because this may delay healing or spread bacteria to other parts of the skin.
Do not share towels, washcloths, clothing, or dressings that have touched the infected area.
Contact your healthcare provider if:
Your healthcare provider may need to examine the area again or choose a different treatment if the infection is not responding to Bactroban.
Bactroban Cream (Mupirocin) is available in the following forms and strength:
Bactroban Cream is an antibiotic and only works against certain bacterial infections.
It should not be used to treat fungal infections, viral infections, or skin irritation that is not caused by bacteria.
Use Bactroban Cream only as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
Do not apply more cream, use it more often, or continue treatment longer than recommended. Long-term or unnecessary use may increase the risk of skin irritation or antibiotic resistance.
Bactroban Cream may be prescribed for infected cuts, scrapes, or other damaged skin. However, do not apply it to deep wounds, large open wounds, burns, or severely damaged skin unless your healthcare provider tells you to do so.
Do not use Bactroban Cream if you are allergic to mupirocin or any ingredient in the product.
Stop using the cream and seek medical attention if you develop:
Mild burning, itching, stinging, redness, or discomfort may occur where Bactroban is applied.
Contact your healthcare provider if the irritation becomes severe, continues, or gets worse. Stop using the medication if you develop a significant skin reaction unless your healthcare provider advises otherwise.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Your healthcare provider will consider the benefits of treatment and any possible risks before recommending Bactroban.
If Bactroban is used on or near the nipple while breastfeeding, ask your healthcare provider how to clean the area safely before feeding your baby.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have kidney disease, especially if Bactroban will be applied to a large area of damaged skin.
Only a small amount of mupirocin is normally absorbed through healthy skin. However, absorption may increase when the medication is applied over large areas or to severely damaged skin.
Using Bactroban for longer than prescribed may allow bacteria or other microorganisms that are not sensitive to mupirocin to grow.
Contact your healthcare provider if the infection does not improve, becomes worse, or returns after treatment.
Apply a small amount of Bactroban Cream to the affected area three times daily for 10 days, or exactly as directed by your healthcare provider. The cream may be applied using a clean cotton swab or gauze pad. The treated area may be covered with a clean gauze dressing if needed. Bactroban Cream is for use on the skin only. Do not use it inside the nose, eyes, mouth, or other mucous membranes.
No. Bactroban Cream is a prescription medication. It should be used only when a healthcare provider determines that the skin infection is likely to respond to mupirocin.
No. Bactroban Cream is an antibacterial medication and only works against certain bacteria. It does not treat fungal infections or viral skin infections. Using an antibiotic when it is not needed may contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Bactroban Cream is generally applied three times daily for 10 days. Continue treatment for the prescribed period. If the infection does not begin to improve within 3 to 5 days, contact your healthcare provider for further evaluation.
| Generic name: | Mupirocin |
|---|---|
| Formulation: | Cream |
| Strength(s): | 2% |
| Quantities Available: | 30g |
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When ordering Bactroban Cream (mupirocin) from a Canadian pharmacy, you can typically purchase up to a 90-day supply at one time, which is common for prescription medications to ensure effective management of chronic conditions without frequent refills.
Here’s what you need to know:
Dosage and Quantity: Bactroban Cream is typically prescribed to be applied to the affected area three times daily. The amount you need for a 90-day supply will depend on the size of the area being treated and the frequency of application.
No, we do not sell mupirocin directly. However, you can still enjoy low prices on Bactroban Cream, which contains mupirocin as an active ingredient. To purchase Bactroban Cream, you will need a valid prescription from your healthcare provider. We require this to dispense the medication. You can mail, fax, or upload your prescription through your online account.
Yes, we ship Bactroban Cream (mupirocin) to both the United States and Puerto Rico.
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