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Bactroban Nasal is used for elimination of certain nasal bacteria as part of an infection control program.
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bactroban Nasal
Uses
Bactroban Nasal is used for elimination of certain nasal bacteria as part of an infection control program.
Storage
- Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Discard any unused medication after your treatment is completed.
- Do not save it for later use.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Bactroban Nasal may be harmful if swallowed.
How To Use
- Apply one-half of the contents of the tube to one nostril, then apply the other half to the other nostril in the morning and again in the evening (2 tubes per day) for 5 days or as directed.
- After adding Bactroban Nasal to each nostril, squeeze the nostrils together gently, then release.
- Repeat this for about one minute to spread the ointment throughout the nose.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
- Continue to use Bactroban Nasal until the full prescribed amount is finished.
- Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow.
- Discard the tube after one use.
- Do not reuse later.
Side Effects
- Headache, stuffy nose, sore throat, change in taste sensation, burning or stinging of the nose and cough may occur.
- If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Very unlikely but report immediately: rash, swelling, redness, severe itching, severe discomfort.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other illnesses, allergies (especially drug allergies).
- Use of Bactroban Nasal for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral or nasal infection).
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Bactroban Nasal.
- It is not known whether Bactroban Nasal is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you use, especially of: other antibiotics, other nasal products.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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