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Yes there is even a Bactroban Nasal ointment, which is designed to be used inside the nose.
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Can mupirocin ointment be used for scabies?
Can you use mupirocin ointment on boils?
What is mupirocin ointment 2 percent is used for?
staph infections
Can you use mupirocin for cold sores below lip?
Mupirocin ointment can be used on your penis. This ointment is used as a topical antibiotic for varying skin infections.
What does supirocin used for?
Supirocin (aka mupirocin) is an antibiotic ointment usually used to treat impetigo rash.
Can mupirocin be used inside the nose?
For what it's worth, my doctor prescribed it specifically for use in my nose.
Can you use Mupirocin skin cream or ointment for burns?
Supirocin ointment is used topically for bacterial skin infections. This antibiotic can be applied for up to a total of ten days.
Can mupirocin ointment usp 2 percent be used on mosquito bites?
It will not help. Mupirocin is an antibiotic. Musquito bites are better treated with an antihistamine like diphenhydramine HCl or steroid cream like Hydrocortisone.
Can whitfield ointment be used to treat cold sores?
I got a col sore and Im using whitfield ointment ,will let you know
Can mupirocin ointment be used on bed sores?
Well..i used it for a week and my balls fell off! Dang near rolled out in the street! Duz make my pecker stand up and whistle!
Can Mupirocin ointment be used while patient is getting oxygen by nasal cannula?
A risk assessment such be done, depending on the country/area prescrping the product. An active ingredient in Mupirocin is paraffin based which when combined with increased oxygen is perceived as a potential fire hazard. Other Products can be used which do not contain Petrolum Jelly such as Prontoderm Nasal Gel or Naspetin.
Can you use Mupirocin Ointment USP 2 percent on a spider bite?
yes..can be use for certain spider bites such as brown recluse bites...would also suggest mincing an onion add lots of salt to it and a tablespoon of turpintine..spoon a little on a bandaid and put it ovr the bite overnight...this will stop and reverse necrosis caused by a brown recluse bite and draw the poison out and promote healing within a couple of days
Why T bact cream is used?
Generic Name : MUPIROCINPronunciation : (myoo peer' oh sin)Trade Name(s) : Bactroban, Mupirax, Supirocin, T-bact,Why it is prescribed: Mupirocin, an antibiotic, is used to treat impetigo as well as other skin infections caused by bacteria. It is not effective against fungal or viral infections.When it is to be taken: Mupriocin usually is applied three times a day for one to two weeks. Follow the instructions on your prescription label, and ask your doctor to explain any part that you do not understand.How it should be taken: Mupirocin comes in an ointment that is applied to the skin. Wash the affected skin area thoroughly, and then gently apply a small amount of the ointment as a thin film. You may cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing. Do not apply mupirocin more frequently or for a longer period than as directed.Special Instruction :1. Do not apply mupirocin to your eyes.2. Do not apply mupirocin to burns unless directed to do so by your doctor.3. Increased absorption of one ingredient of this ointment could occur and cause harmful effects.4. Do not apply cosmetics, lotions or other skin preparations to the treated area unless your doctor specifically tells you that you may.5. If your infection does not improve within three to five days, contact your doctor.6. It is important to apply all doses of this medication regularly, especially during the first few days of treatment, so that bacteria do not become resistant to mupirocin.7. Try to apply mupirocin ointment at the same time that you do some other regular activity such as eating a meal.Side Effects : Burning, stinging, pain, itching, rash. These effects are usually mild and temporary. If they are severe or persist, contact your doctor.Other Precautions :1. Tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially chloramphenicol.2. Before using mupirocin, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease.3. Women who are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding should inform their doctors.4. Discard any unused medciation after your treatment course is completed. Do not use this drug for other skin problems.Storage Conditions : Store mupirocin at room temperature and out of the reach of children.
