Generic name:mupirocin (topical route) [ mue-PIR-oh-sin ]
Drug class:Topical antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Bactroban
- Centany
- Centany AT
Available Dosage Forms:
- Ointment
- Cream
Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial
Uses for Bactroban
Mupirocin topical cream is used to treat secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions due to specific bacteria. Mupirocin topical ointment is used to treat impetigo. This medicine works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Bactroban
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of mupirocin topical in children. However, safety and effectiveness of mupirocin cream have not been established in children younger than 3 months of age, and mupirocin ointment in children younger than 2 months of age.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of mupirocin topical cream in the elderly.
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of mupirocin topical ointment in the geriatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate s...
