Description
Bactroban is an antibiotic ointment that is effective in treating impetigo, and other skin infections that bacteria causes. It is important to note that this ointment will not work on fungal infections or infections caused by viruses.
Bactroban consists of 2 medications: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. The first inhibits synthesis of dihydrofolic acid (the substance important for human and bacterial metabolism) while the last blocks next stage of its biochemical cycle: formation of tetrahydrofolic acid which occurs only in microorganisms.
This medication is effective against streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, bacillus dysentery, typhoid fever, E. coli, Proteus, and ineffective against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, spirochetes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Bactrim is applied in treatment of pneumonia and other diseases of respiratory, gastrointestinal systems, urogenital systems caused by bacterial infections which develop after surgery and others.
Bactroban is an antibacterial. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.
Bactroban is also known as Mupirocin, Centany.
Generic name of Bactroban is Mupirocin.
Dosage
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Use Bactroban exactly as directed.
Bactroban should be applied directly to the skin.
This ointment is normally applied to the skin 3 times per day, normally for 1 to 2 weeks.
Before you apply the ointment, ensure that the affected area is clean and dry.
Apply a thin film of the ointment to the affected area. After applying the ointment, you may use a gauze to cover the affected area.
Wash your hands immediately after using Bactroban.
Missing a dose
Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.
Overdose
If you overdose Bactroban and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately. Symptoms of overdose: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, headache, yellowing of your skin or eyes, blood in your urine, fainting.
Storage
Store at a room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) away from moisture and heat. Throw away the after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.
Testimonials
Best
I have really dry skin and it is rather problematic for me especially in winter because in frosty weather my skin chaps and sometimes even starts bleeding. It is very painful and uncomfortable. So I decided to ask specialist and he advised me to try Bactroban. I ordered this med from this pharmacy that same day and had it delivered to my house in 5 days! I used this cream all the time this winter and I had no problems with my skin.
Bactroban works great for skin disorders. I have tested its effectiveness on my brother. He used it on his hands and feet as red bumps appeared on the skin after swimming. I guess it was some kind of infection but I don't remember exactly. But this stuff really works. His skin cleared up in less than 4 days. Do recommend to try it.
My father experienced some kind of foot fungus after visiting swimming pool. Our family doctor said that it was some fungal infection and put my dad on Bactroban. The cream turned his feet back to normal condition in less than a week. Amazing results!
Few weeks ago I got some rash. Probably allergy to some plant or something. Rash was spreading quickly over my body and caused unbearable itching. I was scratching my skin and couldn't do anything with it. My dermatologist prescribed me with Bactroban. I applied the cream every day and in three days the itching disappeared and my rash started stepping aside. Definitely recommend to use Bactroban!