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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
More Information About Bactroban
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
Somewhat Helpful
came back
Somewhat Helpful
for my nose. It's ok
Somewhat Helpful
It really irritated my skin after usuing it for awhile, but it did sort of help when i did use it.
Somewhat Helpful
helps with allergic reactions to all the anibiotics and the reactions to the tape that is used with the pic lines
Somewhat Helpful
still using
Too Soon To Tell
I have the ointment instead of the nasal pack. Did the doctor prescribe the wrong ointment? This stuff is very sticky and is clogging up my nasal passage.
Too Soon To Tell
Just diagnosed yesterday
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Just started applying to nose and affected areas
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i am taking it in my nose and all over me. there are too many places to apply ointment to.
Too Soon To Tell
Have been using it for a day
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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]
