Bactrox 20 mg Ointment

Who is this for?

Mupirocin is an antibiotic cream or ointment that works by stopping bacteria from growing on your skin, helping to clear up skin infections.

Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, preventing aminoacyl-tRNA formation and halting translation of essential bacterial proteins.

Is Mupirocin safe to take with another drug?

Apply a small amount of the cream or ointment to the affected skin area 2 to 3 times a day. You can cover it with a clean bandage or plaster if needed. Use it for up to 10 days unless your doctor says otherwise. Wash your hands before and after applying.

If you forget to apply it, put it on as soon as you remember, then continue your normal schedule. Don't apply double the amount to make up for the missed one.

• Burning or stinging feeling where you applied it
• itching at the application site
• redness or dryness of the skin
• mild skin rash

Do not mix mupirocin with other skin creams, ointments, or lotions on the same area as this can reduce how well it works. Avoid using it together with chloramphenicol cream or other topical antibiotics on the same spot. There are no major food or alcohol interactions since it is applied on the skin.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near windows. Keep the tube tightly closed and out of reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date.