Generic name: mupirocin topical [ myoo-PEER-oh-sin ]
Brand names: Bactroban, Centany, Centany AT Kit
Dosage forms: topical cream (2%); topical kit (2%); topical ointment (2%)
Drug class:Topical antibiotics
What is mupirocin topical?
Mupirocin is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on your skin.
Mupirocin topical (for use on the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as impetigo (IM-pe-TYE-go) or a "Staph" infection of the skin.
Mupirocin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use mupirocin topical if you are allergic to mupirocin.
To make sure mupirocin topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease.
Do not use mupirocin topical on a child without medical advice. The cream should not be used on a child younger than 3 months old. The ointment may be used on a child as young as 2 months old.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether mupirocin topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you apply this medicine to your breast or nipple, wash the areas thoroughly before nursing your baby.
