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(also known as Mupirocin)
Mupirocin is used to treat bacterial infections. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
Mupirocin ointment is applied to the skin to treat impetigo. It may also be used for other bacterial skin infections as determined by your doctor.
Mupirocin cream is applied to the skin to treat seco... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| MRSA | 123 |
76% |
| Eczema | 3 |
100% |
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa | 3 |
67% |
| Acne | 2 |
100% |
| Amputees | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 77% (134
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Bactroban Reviews
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boils heal a little faster when applied
Working / Worked
i take it daily, it does work to keep the m.r.s.a related infections at bay
Somewhat Helpful
Used topically - again, not the cure
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i make everyone who comes into contact with my son use this.
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It was. Don't know that it helps anymore.
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Worked for a while. Infection returned.
Somewhat Helpful
Ive used this for about a week now and it seems to be helping a little but Im still needing something stronger. It makes my skin look clear while Ive got it on but when I wash it off it goes back to being red.
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worked
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Manuka honey worked better and was a more pleasant experience
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was getting better but then had allergice reaction, broke out in hives
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Discussions
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MRSA question
You may be advised to continue to use mupirocin (bactroban) inside both sides of your nose 2 times a day for a certain number of days a month. You ca... [More] -
Bactroban or Bacitracin?
Is Bactroban Only Available by prescription? Is Bacitracin equally as effective? Is it stronger than Neosporin? I\'ve applied Neosporin to my boils,... [More] -
I'm 19, and don't know what to do.
Interesting article here: http://www.jfponline.com/Pages.asp?AID=6070&issue=April_2008&UID= Recommends mupirocin 2% ointment (bactroban)... [More] -
Bactroban ointment helps greatly
I just want to share that Bactroban ointment applied as soon as I feel an outbreak starting works very well, to arrest the size of the outbreak, and t... [More] -
Just told I have MRSA
edit my above post: 2)Bactroban (mupirocin) ointment get at Walgreens use in nose 2-3 times a day. these are not otc and cannot be bought unless ... [More]
