{"id":5825,"date":"2020-12-26T15:23:21","date_gmt":"2020-12-26T15:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5825"},"modified":"2021-07-08T08:58:44","modified_gmt":"2021-07-08T08:58:44","slug":"bactroban-nasal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/bactroban-nasal\/","title":{"rendered":"Bactroban Nasal &#8211; Calcium Mupirocin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n2%&nbsp;ointment&nbsp;<br>calcium mupirocin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Bactroban Nasal is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bactroban&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;ointment is effective against bacteria present in the nose.&nbsp;<br>Bactroban&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;ointment is used in the treatment of&nbsp;infection of&nbsp;your nose.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Bactroban Nasal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Bactroban Nasal:<\/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&nbsp;Nasal.<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>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>The bactroban&nbsp;nasal&nbsp;ointment is not suitable for use in the eyes.&nbsp;Avoid getting the ointment in your eyes.&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&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;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&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Therefore, consult a physician before regular use during breast-feeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bactroban&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;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 Nasal<\/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&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;should be used inside the nose according to a doctor&#8217;s prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, the ointment is used twice daily in each nostril for 5 days.&nbsp;Do not use Bactroban&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;for longer than your doctor advised.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A small amount of ointment, equivalent to about the size of a match head, is placed in each nostril.&nbsp;Close the nostrils by squeezing the sides of the nostrils together for a moment.&nbsp;Thereby the ointment is spread inside the nostrils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Bactroban Nasal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to apply the ointment, do so as soon as you remember.&nbsp;Then continue as prescribed by your doctor.<\/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&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;and\/or&nbsp;anaphylaxis, 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>Uncommon (affects up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>reactions in the nasal mucosa<\/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>hypersensitivity reaction&nbsp;in the skin<\/li><li>general allergic reactions (generalized 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 Nasal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.&nbsp;<br>Use Bactroban&nbsp;Nasal&nbsp;before the expiry date which is stated on the carton.&nbsp;<br>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;<br>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 calcium mupirocin equivalent to 20 mg mupirocin ointment.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are white Vaseline and Softisan 649.<\/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 a screw cap containing 3 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,&nbsp;<br>tel 08-638 93 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: info.produkt@gsk.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bactroban Nasal ointment is effective against bacteria present in the nose.<br \/>\nBactroban Nasal ointment is used in the treatment of infection of your nose.<\/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":[9384,9386,9378,9383,9380,9388,9382,9387,9381,9385,9379],"class_list":["post-5825","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-b","category-medicines","tag-bactroban-nasal","tag-bactroban-nasal-ointment","tag-calcium-mupirocin","tag-calcium-mupirocin-ointment","tag-calcium-mupirocin-side-effects","tag-side-effects-of-bactroban-nasal","tag-side-effects-of-calcium-mupirocin","tag-what-bactroban-nasal-is-used-for","tag-what-calcium-mupirocin-is-used-for","tag-what-is-bactroban-nasal","tag-what-is-calcium-mupirocin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5825","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=5825"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5825\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12199,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5825\/revisions\/12199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5825"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}