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What is mupirocin 2% ointment used for?

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Mupirocin is an antibiotic. Mupirocin topical prevents bacteria from growing on your skin. Mupirocin topical is used to treat infections of the skin such as impetigo. Mupirocin topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Subsequently, one may also ask, what is Bactroban cream used to treat?

Bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on your skin. Bactroban topical (for use on the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as impetigo or a "Staph" infection of the skin. Bactroban may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What can mupirocin cream be used for?

Mupirocin is an antibacterial cream/ointment which is used to treat small areas of skin infection. It is sometimes used to treat infections such as impetigo in children. It works by killing the germs (bacteria) causing the infection.

How long will it take for bactroban to work?

Use BACTROBAN ointment for as long as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. BACTROBAN ointment is usually applied for up to 10 days. It is important that you take the full course of BACTROBAN ointment. Do not stop early as your symptoms may disappear before the infection is fully cleared.

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What is the best antibiotic ointment?

Neosporin consists of three different antibiotics, neomycin sulfate, polymixin B sulfate and bacitracin. Polysporin is a combination of two antibiotics, bacitracin and polymixin B sulfate. Generic versions of topical antibiotics are also available, usually marketed as “triple antibiotic” ointment or cream.

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What is triamcinolone acetonide ointment used for?

Triamcinolone Acetonide (triamcinolone acetonide ointment) (Brand Names: Cinolar, Kenalog, Triderm) is a topical (for the skin) corticosteroid used to treat inflammation caused by conditions such as: allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

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What does the start of impetigo look like?

It usually starts with reddish spots that develop into small red blisters around the mouth and nose. After a few days, the blisters burst and develop a brownish-yellow crust. The surrounding skin can look red and raw. Nonbullous impetigo is itchy, but not painful.

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What is Nystatin used to treat?

Nystatin is an antifungal medication. Nystatin prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Nystatin topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections caused by yeast. Nystatin topical is not for use to treat a vaginal yeast infection.

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How do I apply mupirocin in my nose?

Mupirocin (Nasal Route)

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Apply approximately 1/2 of the ointment from the single-use tube directly from the tube into one nostril.
Close your nostrils by pressing the sides of the nose together and then releasing them.
Throw away the tube after each use.

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What is the use of triamcinolone acetonide cream?

Triamcinolone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Triamcinolone topical is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

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Why do you put Bactroban in your nose?

About mupirocin nasal ointment. Mupirocin nasal ointment is used to kill bacteria which can live in your nose, and which can spread to other people when you breathe or sneeze. It is used in particular to kill bacteria called meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which can cause skin infections.

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Is mupirocin ointment used for diaper rash?

Balmex Diaper Rash Ointment (Zinc Oxide) with Aloe and Vitamin E helps treat and prevent diaper rash. Diaper rashes caused by bacteria appear as blister-like sores and the skin is red and warm to touch. If the area is infected due to bacteria, Mupirocin ( Bactroban ) antibiotic cream may be sometimes prescribed.

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Can you use mupirocin ointment for eczema?

Treating skin infections. Infections with bacteria and viruses are common among atopic dermatitis patients. For small, localized bacterial infections, a prescription topical antibiotic called mupirocin is often used. This is an ointment usually applied to the affected area three times per day for one to two weeks.

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What is triamcinolone used to treat?

Triamcinolone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Triamcinolone topical is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

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What is clotrimazole cream used to treat?

Clotrimazole is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, and skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and body ringworm. It can also be used to prevent oral thrush in certain patients. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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What is the use of hydrocortisone cream?

Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Hydrocortisone topical is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis.

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What is mupirocin ointment used to treat?

Mupirocin is an antibacterial cream/ointment which is used to treat small areas of skin infection. It is sometimes used to treat infections such as impetigo in children. It works by killing the germs (bacteria) causing the infection.

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How long does it take mupirocin ointment?

Use MUPIROCIN ointment for as long as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. The bacteria are normally cleared from your skin within 10 days of starting treatment. Do not use for more than 10 days.

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What is the use of Bactroban cream?

Bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on your skin. Bactroban topical (for use on the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as impetigo or a "Staph" infection of the skin. Bactroban may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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What is mupirocin ointment 2% used for?

Mupirocin is an antibiotic. Mupirocin topical prevents bacteria from growing on your skin. Mupirocin topical is used to treat infections of the skin such as impetigo. Mupirocin topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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What is mupirocin ointment 2 used for?

Mupirocin is used to treat certain skin infections (such as impetigo). It is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

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What is triamcinolone acetonide cream used to treat?

Triamcinolone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Triamcinolone topical is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

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What are the side effects of mupirocin ointment?

The more common side effects of mupirocin topical ointment can include:

burning, stinging, pain, itching, rash, redness, dryness, tenderness, or swelling of the treated skin.
nausea.
increased oozing at the infection site.

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Can I use Bactroban for boils?

BACTROBAN ointment is used for the treatment of certain types of skin infections such as school sores (impetigo), infection of the hair root and boils. BACTROBAN is also used when infection occurs in skin damaged by eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, herpes (cold sores), wounds, cuts, grazes, insect bites, minor burns etc.

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