Can mupirocin ointment be used for a yeast infection?
Question posted by geronimo_61 on 2 March 2020
Last updated on 2 March 2020
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No, Mupirocin is an antibiotic, a yeast infection is caused by a fungus called candida albicans, you need an antifungal ointment/cream medication.
"Over-the-counter antifungal creams, ointments or suppositories (with miconazole or clotrimazole) are the most common ways to treat yeast infections. These can take from 1 to 7 days. Your doctor may also prescribe a single-dose pill with fluconazole (an antifungal medicine) for you to take."
Click on the link for a list of medications:
"Mupirocin Warnings
Don't use mupirocin if you have a fungal or viral infection. This medicine is only effective against bacterial infections."
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infections, mupirocin, yeast infection, ointment
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- Mupirocin uses and safety info
- Mupirocin prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Mupirocin (detailed)
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