What infections does bactroban treat?

What Conditions does BACTROBAN Treat?

• infection of the skin caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
• skin wound infection due to Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria.
• methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in nose.
• furunculosis or boils on the skin.
• a type of bacterial skin infection called impetigo.

When should Bactroban ointment be used?

BACTROBAN ointment contains mupirocin (2% w/w) as the active ingredient. Mupirocin belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. Antibiotics work by killing bacteria which can cause infection. BACTROBAN ointment is used for the treatment of mild impetigo (school sores).

How quickly does bactroban work?

Getting the most from your treatment You should notice your skin starting to get better within a few days. If you haven’t noticed any improvement after 4-5 days, check with your doctor for further advice. If after ten days your symptoms have not gone, talk to your doctor about this too.

How do you use Bactroban ointment?

Clean and dry the affected skin area. Use a cotton swab or gauze pad to apply a small amount of Bactroban cream or ointment as directed. Do not spread Bactroban over large areas of skin. Bactroban is usually applied 3 times per day for 10 days.

What is an equivalent over the counter medication to Bactroban?

There is nothing available over the counter that is equivalent or close to Bactroban ointment. Bactroban ointment contains mupirocin , an antibiotic. Mupirocin prevents bacteria from growing on your skin.

Does Bactroban cream work on jock itch?

Well the symptoms can be due to jock itch,intertrigo,heat rashes or eczema.The treatment for all is entirely different.Bactroban is an antibiotic cream.It is useful if there is intertrigo due to bacterial infections but it won’t be of any use if the symptoms are due to fungal infection (jock itch).In that case specific topical antifungals are required.

What is the shelf life of Bactroban cream?

As suggested one should not use the cream, Bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibiotic. The shelf-life should be either 2-3 years from the date of manufacture, which by law should be mentioned on the tube/med.

What is baneocin cream used for?

This medication is used to prevent and treat minor skin infections caused by small cuts, scrapes, or burns. It is available without a prescription for self-medication.Do not use this product over large areas of the body.