Bactroban (ointment)

Bactroban nasal ointment is an antibiotic ointment that is applied topically to the nose to eliminate staphylococcal carriers from the nasal cavity. The active substance of the drug is mupirocin, which inhibits the synthesis of bacterial proteins. The drug is a natural, topical antibiotic with a prescription.

Bactroban-nasal ointment, Producer: GlaxoSmithKline – Great Britain

Bactrobran ointment – indications

Bactroban ointment is designed to eliminate the carrier of staphylococci, including strains:

1. metycylinoopornych Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Bactroban ointment and contraindications

Contraindication to the use of Bactroban ointment is allergy to any component of the drug.

Dosage of Bactroban ointment

Bactroban is an ointment for topical application to the nasal mucosa. A small amount of the ointment (the size of a match head) should be squeezed on the sticks of a finger and inserted into each nostril, and then the nostrils should be pinched several times so that the ointment is evenly spread. After 5-7 days of treatment, the nasal discharge should become transparent. Do not use the ointment for more than 10 days.

1. Adults and children: introduce a small amount of the ointment into each nostril 2-3 times a day.

Bactroban ointment – warnings

1. The ointment should be used only intranasally.
2. Protect your eyes from contact with the drug. If the ointment gets into the eye, rinse it with water.
3. In the event of allergy or irritation, discontinue the treatment, remove the preparation from the nasal mucosa and consult a doctor.
4. Long-term use of antibiotics may result in the excessive development of resistant bacteria and fungi.
5. It should be monitored during the treatment with Bactroban ointment for symptoms of new infections.
6. You should see your doctor immediately if you develop new bacterial and fungal infections during the treatment.
7. There is no information on the effect of the drug on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery / equipment.
8. It is not recommended to use the preparation during pregnancy and breastfeeding, unless the doctor determines it is absolutely necessary.

Bactroban ointment – side effects

The use of Bactroban ointment can lead to the following side effects:

1. rare reactions from the nasal mucosa,
2. very rare cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions.

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