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| Pronunciation |
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 (myoo
PEER oh
sin) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Bactroban®; Bactroban®
Nasal |
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| Foreign Brand
Names |
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| Mupiban (Mexico) |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antibiotic, Topical |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to polyethylene glycol, mupirocin, or any other
part of the medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used for the treatment of a variety of skin
infections including impetigo, ecthyma, eczema, folliculitis, atopic dermatitis,
epidermolysis, bullosa and minor wounds, burns, and ulcers caused by bacteria
this agent kills.
- The nasal ointment can be applied to the nasal passages to kill a
certain bacteria that is sometimes carried around by adult patients and
healthcare workers. This is to prevent its spread to
others.
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| How does it work? |
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- Mupirocin interferes with the metabolic processes of the bacteria
causing death of the bacteria.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Do not take by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes
(may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- In skin infections, clean affected area before use.
- Use in a small amount over the area affected as a light film. Rub in
gently.
- The treatment area may be covered by gauze dressing. Follow directions
given by healthcare provider.
- For the nasal ointment,
1/2
the ointment from the tube should be placed into one nostril and the other
1/2
into the other nostril. The nostrils should be pressed together and released
many times (for about a minute) to spread the ointment through the nostrils.
- Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling
better.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Irritation, burning, itching at site of
application.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Change in skin infection. Is it better, worse, or the
same?
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Severe burning, itching, swelling, or irritation.
- Any rash.
- No improvement in condition or feeling
worse.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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