BACTROBAN 2% W/W OINT

Overview

BACTROBAN 2% W/W OINT is a Schedule H antibiotic.

BACTROBAN 2% W/W OINT is composed of: MUPIROCIN (2.0 %W/W)

Mupirocin is an antibiotic and treats skin infectionsThis medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for impetigo. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed for bacterial surveillance. It is not effective against fungal or viral infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 months (topical ointment), 3 months (topical cream), or 12 years (nasal ointment).

Usage

MUPIROCIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Impetigo
MUPIROCIN can address symptoms like: Nose Redness, Mouth Soreness, Body Itching

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for BACTROBAN 2% W/W OINT and its Constituents

• You should not use mupirocin nasal if you are allergic to mupirocin.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
• Do not take by mouth. Nasal medicine is for use only in the nose. If this medicine gets in your eyes or mouth, rinse with water.
• Wash your hands before and after applying mupirocin nasal.
• Use one half of the medicine from a single-use tube in each nostril, then throw the tube away.
• With the ointment in your nostrils, gently press on the sides of your nose and rub for about 1 minute to help spread the ointment inside your nose.
• Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
• Mupirocin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.Do not use two doses at one time.
• Do not use other nasal medications during treatment with mupirocin nasal unless your doctor tells you to.
• Do not apply on open wounds.

Common Side-Effects

MUPIROCIN : Skin Rash, Nose Itching, Nose Burn, Runny Nose, Decreased Taste, Head Headache, Cough, Throat Soreness, Redness, Skin Irritation

Rare Side-Effects

MUPIROCIN : Clostridium Difficile Infection, Abdomen Pain, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Technical Classification

MUPIROCIN is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for BACTROBAN 2% W/W OINT

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

B-BACT OINT	INR 71.5 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
BACTROBAN 2% W/W CRM	INR 106.7 for 7.5 GM CREAM	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
BACTROBAN 2% W/W OINT	INR 84.65 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
BACTROBAN CRM	INR 69.1 for 5GM CREAM	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
GALBACT OINT	INR 105 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MOPRY 2% W/W OINT	INR 83 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MUPIBACT OINT	INR 71 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPIBAN OINT	INR 65 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPIFEN 2%W/W OINT	INR 285 for 15 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MUPIFEN OINT	INR 285 for 15 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPINASE	INR 70 for 5 GM OINT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPINASE CRM	INR 114.5 for 7.5 GM CREAM	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MUPINOVA CRM	INR 60 for 5 GM OINT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPIRAX OINT	INR 76 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPIROCIN 2% OINT	INR 39.13 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MUST CRM	INR 90 for 5 GM CREAM	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
SUPIROCIN OINT	INR 79.9 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
T MUCE OINT	INR 75 for 3 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
T-BACT CRM	INR 106.7 for 7.5 GM CREAM	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
T-BACT OINT	INR 91.75 for 1 TUBE	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

B BACT 2% OINT	INR 93.9 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
BACTIBADE 2% OINT	INR 72 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
BACTIFREE LTN	INR 13.28 for 100 ML LOTION	MUPIROCIN
CO MUPIMET LIQUID	INR 428 for 5 ML LIQUID	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
CO MUPIMET LTN	INR 750 for 10 ML LOTION	METRONIDAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 1.0 %W/W
CORMUZIK OINT	INR 204.75 for 10 GM OINTMENT	FLUTICASONE 2.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 0.005 %W/W
ENZOHEAL 25%W/W/2%W/W OINT	INR 106 for 5 GM OINTMENT	BROMELAIN 25.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
ENZOMAC OINT	INR 106 for 5 GM OINT	BROMELAIN 25 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
FLUTIBACT 0.005% W/W/2% W/W OINT	INR 98.9 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W, FLUTICASONE 0.005 %W/W
FLUTIBACT OINT	INR 108.65 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W, FLUTICASONE 0.005 %W/W
FLUTICIN OINT	INR 96.65 for 5 GM OINTMENT	FLUTICASONE , MUPIROCIN
FM DERMA 0.005% W/W/2% W/W OINT	INR 150 for 10 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W, FLUTICASONE 0.005 %W/W
HALOBET MP CRM	INR 85.51 for 5 GM CREAM	MUPIROCIN , HALOBETASOL
IMPYCID OINT	INR 72 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN
K BACT 5% W/W OINT	INR 90 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 5.0 %W/W
LUTICA M OINT	INR 72.11 for 5 GM OINTMENT	FLUTICASONE 2.0 %, MUPIROCIN 0.005 %
MPOWER OINT	INR 78.5 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MU 2% OINT	INR 92.9 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUCIDAL 2% OINT	INR 60 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUFECT 2% OINT	INR 63 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUMET CRM	INR 75 for 5 GM CREAM	MUPIROCIN
MUPI OINT	INR 90 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2 %
MUPICET OINT	INR 72.17 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN
MUPIFIN F OINT	INR 97 for 5 GM OINTMENT	FLUTICASONE 2.0 %, MUPIROCIN
MUPIMET OINT	INR 85 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W
MUPINASE OINT	INR 84.5 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUPINOVA 2% OINT	INR 70 for 3 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUPIRAX 2% OINT	INR 69.8 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUPIRAX B 0.05%/2% OINT	INR 74.8 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %
MUPIROCIN		MUPIROCIN
MUPIRON OINT	INR 70 for 10 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN
MUPIVATE OINT	INR 37.37 for 30 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUPRICON FM OINT	INR 76.92 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, FLUTICASONE 0.05 %
MUPRICON OINT	INR 101 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUTOP CRM	INR 105 for 5 GM CREAM	MUPIROCIN
PIROCIN OINT	INR 68.69 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN
SENSICORT B 0.1%/2% OINT	INR 79.06 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %
SOLUM 2% OINT	INR 89.9 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
STEMIN MU OINT	INR 72.8 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W
SUCRAL MU OINT	INR 102 for 5 GM OINTMENT	SUCRALFATE 7.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
SUPIROBAN 2% OINT	INR 90.47 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %
SUPIROCIN B 0.025% OINT	INR 140 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.025 %
SUPIROCIN B 0.05% OINT	INR 140 for 5 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %
SUPIROCIN B PLUS OINT	INR 153 for 5 GM OINTMENT	BETAMETHASONE 2.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 0.025 %W/W
TERCIN WHP PWD	INR 519 for 10 GM POWDER	MUPIROCIN
TOPIBACT 2% OINT	INR 102.88 for 10 GM OINTMENT	MUPIROCIN 2.0 %