Is it okay to use bactroban on an infant two months of age?

25 May 2011

Hi badams91,
Please do NOT give your two month old a prescription that was prescribed for an adult, you could seriously hurt your infant. Take your wee one to a pediatrician asap!! Hope you and baby are feeling better soon.

25 May 2011

this is a potent topical antibiotic the one thing you need to be sure of that the doctor is aware you are using this currently and he/she has Ok'd this (not just because of this being used in the past)

25 May 2011

Hey badams,

I have to agree with the others, best to consult the pediatrician. The literature states the following for Bactroban use in perdiatrics:

The safety and effectiveness of Bactroban Cream have been established in the age groups 3 months to 16 years. Use of Bactroban Cream in these age groups is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of Bactroban Cream in adults with additional data from 93 pediatric patients studied as part of the pivotal trials in adults.

As your baby is less than the specified age range, it is best to consult the doctor. Impetigo is very contagious as you probably know so this needs to be treated asap and proper percautions taken to not let it spread.

Best wishes,

Laurie