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No, mupirocin ointment does not contain cortisone. Mupirocin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, while cortisone is a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation. These two medications serve different purposes and have different active ingredients. Always consult with a healthcare professional for specific medical advice.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Can you use mupirocin for an infected tattoo?
Yes! I had a tattoo done recently and it got infected. I went to the doctor and got mupirocin ointment 2%.
Can Mupirocin Ointment be used on a sore in your nose?
Yes there is even a Bactroban Nasal ointment, which is designed to be used inside the nose.
Does polysporin have cortisone in it?
Polysporin does not contain cortisone. It is an over-the-counter antibiotic ointment that typically contains polymyxin B and bacitracin, which are used to prevent infection in minor cuts and scrapes. If you need a product with cortisone for inflammation or itching, you would need to look for a different medication specifically formulated with corticosteroids.
Will mupirocin ointment cure a ringworm?
No. Ringworm is a fungal infection Use Lamisil. I have seen it work on me.
How do you cure mamaso?
clean and dry the area then apply 3x a day of mupirocin(bactroban) ointment.
What does supirocin used for?
Supirocin (aka mupirocin) is an antibiotic ointment usually used to treat impetigo rash.
Is it safe to use cortisone ointment when you are breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding it is best to talk to your doctor about using cortisone ointment. Your doctor will let you know what is safe or instruct you to do so if not harmful.
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.
