Bactroban Topical 20mg Ointment
Clinical Summary
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Indication
Topical treatment of localized skin infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria, including impetigo and folliculitis.
Dosage (summary)
Apply a small amount of ointment to the affected area three times daily for up to 10 days.
Onset of Action / Duration
Improvement may be observed within 3 to 5 days of treatment initiation.
Special Populations
- Elderly patients
- Patients with renal impairment
- Patients with hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Mupirocin is classified as Category B3. Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Caution is advised when used during lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- No significant drug interactions reported; however, caution is advised when used with other topical agents.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any component of the formulation.
Common side effects
- Burning sensation at the application site
- Itching
- Erythema
- Dryness
Counselling Points
- Instruct patients to wash hands before and after applying the ointment.
- Advise patients to avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Inform patients to complete the full course of treatment even if symptoms improve.
Serious warnings
- Prolonged use may lead to overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms.
- Not for systemic use; avoid application to large areas of broken skin.
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