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Mupirocin Ointment

Generic Name: Mupirocin Ointment (mue-PIR-oh-sin)
Brand Name: Bactroban

Mupirocin Ointment is used for:

Treating impetigo, a type of skin infection. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Mupirocin Ointment is an antibacterial. It kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.

Do NOT use Mupirocin Ointment if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Mupirocin Ointment

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Mupirocin Ointment:

Some medical conditions may interact with Mupirocin Ointment. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you are treating a burn or open wound
if you have kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Mupirocin Ointment. However, no specific interactions with Mupirocin Ointment are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Mupirocin Ointment may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Mupirocin Ointment:

Use Mupirocin Ointment as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

Apply a small amount of Mupirocin Ointment 3 times a day.
Wash and completely dry the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.
The affected area may be covered with gauze or a bandage.
To clear up your infection completely, use Mupirocin Ointment for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
Wash your hands immediately after using Mupirocin Ointment.
If you miss a dose of Mupirocin Ointment, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Mupirocin Ointment.

Important safety information:

Mupirocin Ointment is for external use only. Do not get it in your eyes or mouth. Avoid getting Mupirocin Ointment inside your nose, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. If you get Mupirocin Ointment in your eyes, rinse at once with cool tap water.
Use Mupirocin Ointment with caution on skin with open wounds.
If your symptoms do not get better within 3 to 5 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
Be sure to use Mupirocin Ointment for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Mupirocin Ointment may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Mupirocin Ointment should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 2 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Mupirocin Ointment while you are pregnant. It is not known if Mupirocin Ointment is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Mupirocin Ointment, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Mupirocin Ointment:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning; pain; stinging.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation; severe itching.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Mupirocin Ointment:

Store Mupirocin Ointment at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Mupirocin Ointment out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

If you have any questions about Mupirocin Ointment, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Mupirocin Ointment is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Mupirocin Ointment. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: November 1, 2006

Database Edition 06.4.1.002

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