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Consumer Medicine Information
Product Information (Intended for Healthcare Professional)
BACTROBAN®
What is BACTROBAN ointment used for?
Before you use BACTROBAN ointment
While you are using BACTROBAN ointment
What are the side-effects?
The following text appears in the BACTROBAN ointment Consumer Medicine Information. This information is intended for patients who have been prescribed BACTROBAN ointment. Please view Consumer Medicine Information and see your doctor for more information.
What is BACTROBAN ointment used for?
BACTROBAN ointment contains mupirocin (2% w/w) as the active ingredient.
Mupirocin belong to a group of medicines called antibiotics.
Antibiotics work by killing bacteria which can cause infection.
BACTROBAN ointment is used for the treatment of mild impetigo (school sores).
BACTROBAN ointment is for use on your skin only.
Your doctor may have prescribed BACTROBAN ointment for another reason.
BACTROBAN ointment is not addictive.
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Before you use BACTROBAN ointment
Do not use if:
You must not take BACTROBAN ointment if:
- you have ever had an allergic reaction to mupirocin or any of the ingredients listed toward the end of this leaflet. (See “Ingredients”). Signs of an allergic reaction may include an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue.
- the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack has passed.
- the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering
- the ointment shows visible signs of deterioration. Check with your pharmacist.
Tell your doctor if:
You must tell your doctor if:
- you are allergic to foods, dyes, preservatives or any other medicines.
- you have used BACTROBAN ointment before and became unwell.
- you are taking any other medicines, including medicines you buy without a prescription.
- you are breastfeeding, pregnant or trying to become pregnant. The use of BACTROBAN ointment has not been studied in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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While you are using BACTROBAN ointment
Things you must do
Tell your doctor if, for any reason, you have not used your medicine exactly as directed. Otherwise, your doctor may think that it was not working as it should and change your treatment unnecessarily.
If you forget an application, apply some BACTROBAN ointment as soon as you can, then continue as before.
If your infection does not improve within 1 week of starting treatment or becomes worse, check with your pharmacist or doctor.
Stop using BACTROBAN ointment and tell your doctor if you develop an allergic reaction (such as a rash, local pain or swelling).
Things you must not do
Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
Do not use BACTROBAN ointment to treat any other complaints unless your doctor says to.
Things to be careful of
Do not use BACTROBAN ointment to treat infections in or near the eyes, nostrils or mouth. If BACTROBAN ointment is accidentally applied to the eyes, wash the eyes thoroughly with water.
BACTROBAN ointment contains polyethylene glycol. Do not use BACTROBAN ointment on large areas of broken or damaged skin, especially if you suffer from reduced kidney function.
Do not mix BACTROBAN ointment with any other preparation. They may prevent BACTROBAN ointment from working.
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What are the side-effects?
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you think you are experiencing any side effects or allergic reactions due to taking BACTROBAN ointment, even if the problem is not listed below.
Like other medicines, BACTROBAN ointment can cause some sideeffects. If they occur, they are most likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and need medical attention.
Most unwanted effects reported after using BACTROBAN ointment are mild and occur in the area where the ointment is applied. Some people may develop itching, dryness, burning, redness, stinging, pain or swelling when applying BACTROBAN ointment, but this should quickly go away.
Allergic reactions can occur if BACTROBAN ointment is applied to open or infected wounds.
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following:
- Swelling, itching, burning or pain in the area where BACTROBAN ointment is applied.
- Wheezing, swelling of the lips/mouth, difficulty in breathing, hayfever, lumpy rash (hives) or fainting. These could be symptoms of an allergic reaction.
This is not a complete list of all possible side-effects. Others may occur in some people and there may be some side-effects not yet known. Ask your pharmacist or doctor about any effect that is troublesome or ongoing.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any side effects from your medicine which are not mentioned here.
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side-effects. You may not experience any of them.
This medicine does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
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