Bactroban Cream Dosage
Generic name: MUPIROCIN CALCIUM 20mg in 1g
Dosage form: cream
Drug class: Topical antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 9, 2024.
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- For Topical Use Only.
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- Apply a small amount of BACTROBAN cream, with a cotton swab or gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times daily for 10 days.
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- Cover the treated area with gauze dressing if desired.
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- Re-evaluate patients not showing a clinical response within 3 to 5 days.
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- BACTROBAN cream is not for intranasal, ophthalmic, or other mucosal use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.6)].
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- Do not apply BACTROBAN cream concurrently with any other lotions, creams or ointments [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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