Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic ointment.

A small amount of the ointment should be applied to the affected area 3 times daily for up to 10 days, depending on the response. The area treated may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired.

The following local adverse reactions have been reported during therapy with mupirocin: itching, burning, erythema, stinging and dryness. It was not usually necessary to discontinue therapy due to these adverse reactions.

No cross-resistance has been shown between mupirocin and other commonly used antibiotics.

Overdosage has not been known to occur during topical therapy with mupirocin ointment.

Mupirocin is an antibiotic. Antibiotics work by killing bacteria, which can cause infection. 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. BACTROBAN ointment is for use on your skin only.

You should keep BACTROBAN ointment in the original pack at room temperature (below 25°C). Do not freeze the ointment.

Do not leave BACTROBAN ointment in warm places such as a hot car.

Keep medicines out of the reach of children, such as in a locked cupboard.

This mupirocin ointment formulation is not suitable for ophthalmic or intranasal use, or in conjunction with cannulae.

When mupirocin ointment is used on the face, care should be taken to avoid the eyes.