Mupirocin : How to Use - Bactroban, pseudomonic acid, pseudomonic acid A

Mupirocin - Topical

Brand Names

Bactroban, pseudomonic acid, pseudomonic acid A Mupirocin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Do not use this drug in the eyes .

To use:

Before applying this drug, wash the effected area - s with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Then apply a small amount to the effected area - s and rub in gently.
After applying this drug, the treated area - s may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired.

To help clear up your skin infection completely, keep using mupirocin for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms have disappeared Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of mupirocin If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For ointment dosage form:
- Impetigo:
  - Adults and children 2 months of age and older Apply three times a day.
  - Children under 2 months of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

For cream dosage form:
- Secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions
  - Adults and children 3 months of age and older Apply three times a day, for 10 days.
  - Children under 3 months of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.