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Are Mupirocin and bactroban the same thing?
Yes, Mupirocin and Bactroban are essentially the same medication. Mupirocin is the generic name, while Bactroban is the brand name under which it is marketed. Both are used topically to treat bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo, and to eliminate nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus.
Is bacitracin the same as cefazolin?
No, bacitracin and cefazolin are different antibiotics with distinct chemical structures and mechanisms of action. Bacitracin is primarily used topically for skin infections, while cefazolin is typically given by injection to treat various bacterial infections.
Is bactroban for ring worm?
No, bactroban is for prevention of bacterial infections. Ringworm is a fungal infection.
Does bactroban contain sulfa?
No
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Which are the elements that compose bacitracin?
Bacitracin contain C, H, N, O, S.
Is Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate related to penicillin?
I can currently only answer the question about baitracin zinc. It is related to penicillin in the sense that it has the same function. I am allergic to penicillin, so I usually am prescribed bacitracin zinc as a substitute.
Classification for bacitracin ointment?
bacitracin is classified as a PEPTIDE (reference: http://dermnetnz.org/treatments/antibiotics.html)
What all do bactroban cure?
stye
What other names does bacitracin opthalmic have?
Bacitracin ophthalmic is also known by the brand names Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment and Bacitracin Zinc. Additionally, it may be referred to simply as bacitracin when discussing its use in eye care. It's important to note that while it is primarily used for ocular infections, it may also be found in combination with other medications in some formulations.
Can you use bactroban cream on cats?
You can use bactroban cream on cats but you need to use caution. You do not want to cat to lick the cream off.
What are the indications for Bacitracin?
bacitracin is limited to the treatment of infants with pneumonia and empyema caused by staphylococci shown to be susceptible to the drug
