Generic name:mupirocin calcium
Dosage form: cream
Drug class:Topical antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.
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- Dosage and Administration
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Indications and Usage for Bactroban Cream
Bactroban Cream is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm2 in area) due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes).
Bactroban Cream Dosage and Administration
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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...
