The drug "Bactroban" is a topical medicine that 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 when applied externally is negligible. When applying the active component to the affected areas of the skin, its penetration into the bloodstream is enhanced. When it enters the bloodstream, mupirocin is metabolized and monic acid is formed. It is excreted by the kidneys.
The medicine "Bactroban." Instruction: method of application
The product is intended exclusively for local use. Before using it, you need to clean the nasal passages. The drug "Bactroban" is a nasal ointment, place it in each stroke of the nose, after which a small massage is performed or a little pressure is applied to the wings of the nose so that it is better distributed. Avoid getting nasal ointment in the eyes, so after applying the medicine it is recommended to wash your hands thoroughly.
Most often, the duration of therapy and dose is prescribed by the attending physician. Usually, the ointment is used twice a day, the average duration of the course is five days. It is not necessary to adjust the dose of the drug to elderly patients and patients who have impaired liver and kidney function.
Bactroban nasal ointment. Instruction: side effects
As a rule, the drug is well tolerated by patients. In some cases, local side effects such as hyperemia, itching, burning of the nasal mucosa, nasal congestion, and rhinitis have been noted. In addition, the development of headache, pharyngitis, cough, allergic reactions is possible. In rare cases, a change in taste was observed. With prolonged use of a nasal ointment, some increase in the growth of resistant microflora is possible. If unwanted effects have been noticed, you need to contact a specialist who will decide on the further use of the drug.
The drug "Bactroban." Instructions: contraindications
The medicine is not prescribed for patients who have individual intolerance to mupirocin. Not used for the treatment of children under the age of twelve. During pregnancy, the drug "Bactroban" nasal is prescribed only when the benefit to the mother is higher than the risk to the child. An overdose of the active substance with intranasal use of the drug was not observed.
Bactroban ointment. Instruction: special instructions
If there is a need to combine the drug with other drugs for intranasal use, you must observe the interval between drug use, which is at least thirty minutes. However, the simultaneous use of the drug can lead to the fact that the concentration of mupirocin decreases and its effectiveness decreases.
A medicine is produced in the form of a nasal ointment of white or close to white in aluminum tubes of 3 grams. One tube is enclosed in a cardboard pack. Store the drug no more than three years after the date of manufacture. Storage is provided in rooms where the temperature does not exceed 25 degrees. The ointment should not be frozen. The drug does not affect the ability to work with mechanisms or drive various vehicles. Prescription medicine is only available.
Note! Before using the drug, you should always consult with a qualified doctor. This manual is for reference only. For more complete and detailed information, refer to the manufacturer's annotation, which is enclosed in a pack of medicine.