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| Bactroban
is manufactured by : GlaxoSmithKline |
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forms : Intranasal ointment, Topical cream, Topical ointment |
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name : mupirocin (myoo-peer-oh-sin) |
| Classification
: Therapeutic - anti-infectives |
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!!! Do not confuse Bactroban with Bacitracin |
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Bactroban available forms : |
Intranasal ointment : 2% |
Topical cream : 2% |
Topical ointment : 2% |
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Bactroban indications : |
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Bactroban topical is used in the treatment of : impetigo, secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm2 area) caused by staphylococcus aureu and streptococcus pyogenes.
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Bactroban intranasal is used to eradicates nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.
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Bactroban action : |
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Bactroban (Mupirocin) inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.
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Therapeutic effects of Bactroban : inhibition of bacterial growth and reproduction.
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Bactroban has a great activity against gram-positive organisms, including : staphylococcus aureus, beta-hemolytic streptococci.Also Bactroban is used in the resolution of impetigo and eradication of staphylococcus aureus carrier state.
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Bactroban contraindications and precautions : |
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Bactroban (Mupirocin) is contraindicated in : hypersensitivity to mupirocin or polyethylene glycol.
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Use Bactroban cautiously in : pregnancy or lactation (safety not established); impaired renal function; burn persons.
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Bactroban adverse reactions and side effects : |
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Bactroban side effects and adverse reactions can be : headache, rhinitis, pharyngitis, burning or stinging with intranasal use, taste perversion, nausea, abdominal pain, ulcerative stomatitis, upper respiratory tract congestion, cough with intranasal use, burning, pruritus, stinging, rash, pain, erythema with topical use.
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Bactroban dosage : |
- Topical (adults and children over 2 months) : Apply Bactroban ointment 3 - 5 times daily for 5 - 14 days.
- Topical (adults and children over 3 months) : Apply Bactroban cream in small amount 3 times per day for 10 days.
- Intranasal (adults and children over 1 year) : Apply small amount nasal ointment to each nostril 2 - 4 times per day for 5 - 14 days.
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How to administer Bactroban : |
- Topical : wash affected area with soap and water and dry thoroughly.Apply a small amount of Bactroban (Mupirocin) to the affected area 3 times daily and rub in gently.Treated area may be covered with gauze if desired.
- Nasal : apply one half of the ointment from the single-use tube to each nostril twice daily (in the morning and evening) for 5 days.After application, close nostrils by pressing together and releasing sides of the nose repeatedly for 1 minute.
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Useful advices on Bactroban : |
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You should learn the correct application of Bactroban.Apply medication exactly as directed for the full course of therapy.If a dose is missed, apply as soons as possible unless almost time for next dose.Please avoid contact with eyes.
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Notify school nurse for screening and prevention of transmission.
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You should consult health care professional if symptoms have not improved in 3 - 5 days.
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Don't use other nasal products with Bactroban.
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Don't use cosmetics or other skin products on treated area.
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