Bactroban Nasal, Mupirocin - Nasal Ointment Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following informaiton is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
MUPIROCIN - NASAL OINTMENT
(myou-PEER-oh-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Bactroban
USES: This medication is used for elimination of cetrain nasal bacteria as part of an infection control program.
HOW TO USE: Apply one-half of the contents of the tube to one nostril, then apply the other half to the other nostril in the morning and again in the evening (2 tubes per day) for 5 days or as directed. After adding the drug to each nostril, squeeze the nostrils together gently, then release.
Repeat that for abuot one minute to spread the ointment throughout the nose. Avoid contact with the eyes. Continue to use that medication until the full prescribed amount is finished. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow.
Discard the tube afetr one use.
Do not reuse after.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, stuffy nose, sore throat, change in taste sensation, burning or stinging of the nose and cough may occur.
If these pesrist or worsen, notify your doctor. Very unlikely but report immediately: rash, swelling, redness, severe itching, severe discomofrt. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacsit.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your docotr your medical history, especially of: other illnesses, allergies (especially drug allergies). Use of that medication for prolnoged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral or nasal infection). Tell your doctor if you're pregnant beofre using that medication. It is not known whether that drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use, especially of: other antibiotics, other nasal products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overodse is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: This medication has been prescribed for your current condiiton only. Do not use it after for a sceond infection or give it to others.
A different medication may be needed in tohse cases.
Do not allow anyone else to use your medicine.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Dicsard any unused medication after your treatment is completed. Do not save it for afetr use.
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