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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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I used it 1 year ago for cuts and pimples. It was working. Not anymore for this new infection.
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Allergic rash
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It doesnt do anything
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It burns my throat and just runs out of my nose.
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I put this in my nasal passage 1x daily, periodically for 7-10 days. I am not sure how this is suppose to affect MRSA on the skin. I must say, it does not prevent outbreaks.
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Have been applying to our nostrils. Still having infections.
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Never improved.
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I have about 8 tubes of this..didnt see any improvement.
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Did not decolonize or prevent reoccurance
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Did work, took a long time, scratch that not working.
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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]
