The drug "Bactroban". Instructions

The drug "Bactroban" is a medicine for topical application, which has a pronounced antimicrobial activity. The active ingredient is mupirocin, an antibiotic that has a wide range of effects. For mupirocin, the property of cross-resistance with other types of antibiotics is not characteristic. Absorption of mupirocin for external use is negligible. When applying the active ingredient to the affected areas of the skin, its penetration into the bloodstream intensifies. Upon entering the bloodstream, mupirocin is metabolized and monoic acid is formed. It is excreted by the kidneys.

The medicine "Bactroban". Instruction: How to use

The product is intended for topical use only. Before using it, you need to clean the nasal passages. The drug "Bactroban" - nasal ointment, put it in each turn of the nose, then do a little massage or press a little on the wings of the nose, so that it is better distributed. It is necessary to avoid getting nasal ointment in the eyes, so after applying the medication it is recommended to thoroughly wash your hands.

Most often, the duration of therapy and dose is prescribed by the attending physician. Usually ointment is used twice a day, the average course duration is five days. No need to adjust the dose of the drug to elderly patients and patients who have impaired liver function, as well as kidneys.

Nasal ointment "Bactroban". Instruction: side effects

As a rule, the drug is well tolerated by patients. In some cases, however, the development of local side effects, such as congestion, itching, burning of the nasal mucosa, nasal congestion and rhinitis, has been noted. In addition, it is possible to develop headache, pharyngitis, cough, allergic reactions. In rare cases, a change in taste sensations was observed. With prolonged use of nasal ointment, some increase in the growth of resistant microflora is possible. If undesirable effects were noticed, you should contact a specialist who will decide on the further use of the drug.

The drug "Bactroban". Instruction: contraindications

The medication is not prescribed to patients who have an individual intolerance to mupirocin. Do not use a drug to treat children who are under twelve. During pregnancy, the drug "Bactroban" nasal is prescribed only when the benefit to the mother is higher than the risk for the child. Overdose of the active substance with intranasal use of the drug has not been observed.

Ointment "Bactroban". Instruction: special instructions

If there is a need to combine the drug with other drugs for intranasal use, the interval between use of the drugs should be respected, which is at least thirty minutes. However, simultaneous use of the drug may lead to the fact that the concentration of mupirocin will decrease and its effectiveness will decrease.

The medicine is produced in the form of an ointment nasal white or close to white in aluminum tubes of 3 grams. One tube is enclosed in a cardboard bundle. Keep the drug should not more than three years after the date of manufacture. Storage is provided in rooms where the temperature does not exceed 25 degrees. Do not freeze ointment. The drug does not affect the ability to work with machinery or control various vehicles. The medicine is dispensed only by prescription.

Note! Before using the drug, you should definitely consult a qualified doctor. This manual is for your reference only. For more complete and detailed information, refer to the manufacturer's annotation, which is enclosed in the package with the medicine.