{"id":5824,"date":"2020-12-26T15:22:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-26T15:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5824"},"modified":"2021-07-09T06:03:10","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T06:03:10","slug":"bactroban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/bactroban\/","title":{"rendered":"Bactroban &#8211; Mupirocin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n2%&nbsp;ointment&nbsp;<br>mupirocin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Bactroban is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bactroban is an&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;that is effective against bacteria that occur during&nbsp;infectionof the skin.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bactroban is used to treat impetigo (&nbsp;swinepox&nbsp;) caused by a specific&nbsp;bacterium&nbsp;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Bactroban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Bactroban:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to mupirocin or any of the excipients in this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Bactroban.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a&nbsp;hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;or severe local irritation occurs while using the ointment, discontinue treatment, wash off the ointment, and seek medical advice immediately.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with other ointments containing macrogols, do not use Bactroban ointment on large areas with open wounds or damaged skin, especially if you have impaired kidney function.&nbsp;Macrogol can be absorbed from open wounds and damaged skin and excreted via the kidneys.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like other&nbsp;antibacterial&nbsp;agents, long-term treatment can result in the growth of non-susceptible (resistant)&nbsp;organisms.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get prolonged or severe diarrhea during or after treatment, stop treatment, and contact your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Bactroban to treat eyes or nostrils.&nbsp;If the ointment happens to be in the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited experience of use during pregnancy.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor before using Bactroban if you are pregnant or think you may be.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether Bactroban passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Therefore, consult a physician before regular use during breast-feeding.&nbsp;If a cracked nipple is to be treated, it must be washed thoroughly before breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bactroban does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Bactroban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bactroban is applied to the infected area according to a doctor&#8217;s prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash hands before and after use.&nbsp;It is common for the ointment to be applied 2-3 times daily for a maximum of 10 days.&nbsp;If other medicines are used on the same skin area as Bactroban, they should not be applied to the skin at the same time as Bactroban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treated skin area can be covered with a bandage.&nbsp;Do not use Bactroban for longer than your doctor advised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special attention should be paid if you have impaired kidney function and have inadvertently swallowed a large amount of ointment, then you should contact a doctor who may want to check your kidney function (due to possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;of macrogol).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Bactroban:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to apply the ointment, do so as soon as you remember.&nbsp;Then continue as before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Bactroban ointment and contact a doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;and \/ or&nbsp;anaphylaxis&nbsp;, very rare, affects up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat<\/li><li>difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>hives&nbsp;and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (affects up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>burning sensation on applied area<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (affects up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>skin redness,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;, stinging sensation or dry skin on the applied area.&nbsp;Skin reactions due to increased sensitivity by use of the active substance or of mupirocin&nbsp;ointment base&nbsp;a<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Very rare (affects up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>general allergic&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;(rash,&nbsp;hives&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Bactroban<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Bactroban before the expiry date which is stated on the carton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is mupirocin 20 mg per gram ointment (2%).<\/li><li>Other ingredients are macrogols.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aluminum tube with screw cap containing 15 g ointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GlaxoSmithKline AB, Box 516, 169 29 Solna,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>tel 08-638 93 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info.produkt@gsk.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bactroban is an antibiotic that is effective against bacteria that occur during infectionof the skin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2202,2200],"tags":[9394,9396,9389,9391,9397,9393,9395,9398,9390,9392],"class_list":["post-5824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-b","category-medicines","tag-bactroban","tag-bactroban-ointment","tag-mupirocin","tag-mupirocin-ointment","tag-side-effects-of-bactroban","tag-side-effects-of-mupirocin","tag-what-bactroban-is-used-for","tag-what-is-bactroban","tag-what-is-mupirocin","tag-what-mupirocin-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5824"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5824\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12214,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5824\/revisions\/12214"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}