Type Of Medicine: tube

Uses / Indications: Bactroban 2% Ointment is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

Pregnancy interaction:
• Bactroban 2% Ointment is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Expert advice:
• Avoid direct contact of cream with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding Patients allergic to mupirocin or any of its ingredients.

Side Effects:
• Application site irritation, Burning sensation, Rash, Itching.

How to use:
• This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How it works:
• Bactroban 2% Ointment is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane.

Faq for medicine:
• What is Bactroban used for? : Bactroban is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic lesions like abrasions, sutured wounds and small lacerations with susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.|Is Bactroban good for acne? : Bactroban is not indicated for the treatment of acne.|Is Bactroban used for fungal (yeast) infections and viral (herpes or ringworm)? : Bactroban is used to treat bacterial skin infections and does not act against fungal (yeast) and viral (herpes or ringworm) infections.|Is Bactroban used for diaper rash? : Bactroban is an antibacterial and will only help if the diaper rash is associated with bacterial infection. Please consult your doctor before using this for an infected diaper rash.|Does Bactroban treat eczema? : Bactroban is not indicated for the treatment of eczema but can be used in case eczema is associated with infection. Please consult your doctor before using mupirocin in this condition, as eczema should be diagnosed by a doctor before it is being treated.|Does Bactroban clog pores? : No. Bactroban does not clog pores.|Is Bactroban used to stop itching? : No. Bactroban is not indicated to relieve itching. Its indicated for the treatment of infections. If there is itching because of the underlying infection, then itching may subside when the infection is treated.|Is Bactroban a topical steroid? : No, Bactroban is not a topical steroid.