Patient
Information Leaflet on Bactroban®
Ointment
mupirocin
This leaflet
tells you about Bactroban Ointment. Please read it
before using this ointment. If there is anything you do
not understand, or if you want to know more about your
medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).
Please keep
this leaflet. You may want to read it again.
If you are
helping someone else to use Bactroban, please read this
leaflet before applying the ointment for the first time.
What is
in Bactroban Ointment?
Bactroban
Ointment contains 2% w/w mupirocin. This is the active
ingredient.
Your
ointment also contains inactive ingredients. These are
polyethylene glycol 400 and polyethylene glycol 3350.
Bactroban
Ointment is available in 15 g tubes.
What is
Bactroban Ointment and what is it used for?
Bactroban
Ointment is an antibiotic product. It does not contain
penicillin. Your ointment acts against bacteria which
cause skin infections, e.g. impetigo, boils,
folliculitis.
Before
using your ointment
If you
answer yes to any of the
following questions, go back to your doctor and ask what
you should do. You may need to be given another
medicine.
- Are
you allergic to mupirocin or polyethylene glycol?
- Do
you have any kidney problems?
- Are
you pregnant or do you think you may be?
- Are
you breast-feeding?
What
not to do with your ointment
The
ointment should not be used on the mucosal
membranes, especially not near the eyes or in the
nose.
If you
swallow the ointment you should contact your doctor
immediately and indicate what and how much you have
swallowed.
If you
are using this ointment on your face, do not get it
in your eyes. Do not use this ointment in your nose
or eyes. Do not use this ointment on damaged skin or
open wounds unless you have discussed this with your
doctor.
Using
your ointment
Bactroban
Ointment should be put on the infected areas of skin up
to three times a day.
Do not mix
this ointment with other preparations on the infected
area of skin as this may reduce its effectiveness.
After using
your ointment, you can cover the infected area with a
suitable dressing, unless your doctor has told you to
leave it uncovered.
The
pharmacist's label on your pack will tell you how your
doctor would like you to use your ointment. Please read
the label carefully.
How
long should you use this ointment?
Your
doctor should tell you how long to use this
ointment, but you should not use Bactroban Ointment
for more than 10 days.
If your
skin condition does not get better go back to your
doctor.
What
if you have forgotten to use your ointment at the
right time?
If you
forget to put on the ointment at the right time, put
it on as soon as you remember.
Then
carry on as before, do not use the ointment twice in
one hour.
What
unwanted effects might your ointment have?
As with all
medicines, some people may experience side effects with
Bactroban Ointment.
The
common side effects of Bactroban Ointment that could
happen to more than 1 in 100 people using it
include:
-
feeling a burning sensation where the ointment
is applied.
Uncommon side effects that could happen to between 1
in 100 and 1 in 1,000 people using Bactroban
Ointment include:
-
itching, redness, stinging or dryness of the
skin where the ointment is used
-
rash, itchiness, redness or soreness of the skin
on the hands, face or body.
If any
of the above effects are very bad, stop using the
ointment straight away, wash the affected area and
tell your doctor.
Rare side effects could happen
to between 1 in 1,000 and 1 in 10,000 people. There are
no rare side effects documented for Bactroban Ointment.
Very
rare side effects that could happen to less than 1
in 10,000 people using Bactroban Ointment include:
-
swollen face and breathing problems. This may be
a sign of a serious allergic reaction that could
require emergency treatment. If you notice these
symptoms stop using the medicine and seek
medical advice straight away.
Tell your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any other unwanted
effects not mentioned above.
Storing
your ointment
Your
ointment will have an expiry date on the pack. Do not
use your ointment after this date.
Keep your
ointment in its original pack at room temperature (below
25°C).
Keep all medicines out of the reach
and sight of children - preferably in a locked cupboard
or medicine cabinet.
Return any left
over medicine to your pharmacist. Do not keep it for further
use.
Remember this
medicine has been prescribed just for you. Never offer your
medicine to other people. It may not be suitable for them,
even if their symptoms seem the same as yours.
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