Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Bactroban
ABOUT THIS MEDICATION
What the medication is used for:
BACTROBAN® is used for:
- The treatment of impetigo.
- The treatment of minor bacterial skin infections.
- The prevention of infection in minor cuts and wounds.
What it does:
BACTROBAN® is an antibiotic. It helps heal minor cuts and wounds in the skin and helps prevent or control minor skin infections by killing or controlling the growth of the bacteria.
When it should not be used:
BACTROBAN® should not be used:
- Do not use BACTROBAN® to treat infections in or near the eyes, nostrils or mouth.
- If you have a tube that is inserted surgically into the body that allows fluid to enter or escape, do not use BACTROBAN® around it.
- If you are allergic to mupirocin or any of the other ingredients in BACTROBAN® (see “What the important non-medicinal ingredients are” section). Signs of an allergic reaction may include local irritation, an itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue.
- Avoid applying to large areas of broken or damaged skin especially if you have problems with your kidneys.
What the medicinal ingredient is:
BACTROBAN® contains mupirocin 2% (w/w).
What the important nonmedicinal ingredients are:
Polyethylene glycol 400 and polyethylene glycol 3350.
What dosage forms it comes in:
Ointment; mupirocin 2% (w/w)
BACTROBAN® is available in 15 g and 30 g tubes.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Serious Warnings and Precautions BACTROBAN® is not suitable for eyes or into nose use or use in conjunction with tube insertion into the body or body cavity or at the site of intravenous injection.
Your doctor will have asked you many questions about your health, lifestyle and medications before recommending BACTROBAN®. That is why it is very important you tell your doctor all such information. If you have forgotten to tell your doctor about any of the following, call your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication (or any medicine):
- You are allergic to mupirocin or polyethylene glycol.
- You have problems with your kidneys or have any renal problem.
You are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
- You are breastfeeding your baby. If you are applying BACTROBAN® to the nipple area, wash thoroughly before breastfeeding or manual expression of milk.
- You’re taking any other medicine, if you’ve taken any recently, or if you start taking new ones. This includes medicine you bought without a prescription and natural health products.
You are a child (younger than 12 years) or older than 65 years of age.
This medicine is for external use only.
Discontinue use and consult with your doctor if condition worsens or if irritation occurs or infection has not cleared after 10 days.
Antibacterial drugs like BACTROBAN® treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections such as the common cold. Although you may feel better early in treatment, BACTROBAN® should be used exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of BACTROBAN® could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by BACTROBAN® (resistance). This means that BACTROBAN® may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine.
Long term use may result in development of antibiotic resistance.
If this medicine does get into your eyes, wash them out immediately, with large amounts of cool tap water.
INTERACTIONS WITH THIS MEDICATION
There are no known drug interactions noted for BACTROBAN®.
PROPER USE OF THIS MEDICATION
Usual dose:
Follow your doctor’s instructions about how and when to use
BACTROBAN®. Wash your hands before and after applying
BACTROBAN®.
Squeeze a small amount onto your finger-tip and apply to the affected area 3 times each day for up to 10 days. Your doctor may tell you to cover the area with a dressing after you have applied BACTROBAN®.
Do not mix BACTROBAN® with other lotions, creams or ointments. This may dilute BACTROBAN®, which may affect your treatment.
It is important that you take the full course of BACTROBAN® until the infection has fully cleared up or for up to 10 days. Don't stop early as your symptoms may disappear before the infection is fully cleared.
Overdose:
In case of drug overdose, contact a health care practitioner, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
Missed Dose:
If an application of BACTROBAN® is missed, apply as soon as you remember or when it is convenient, then continue as before.
SIDE EFFECTS AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM
Side-effects with BACTROBAN® are generally mild. A few people may experience some unwanted effects. These may include stinging or tingling (which occurs on the area of the skin where BACTROBAN® has been applied). Allergic responses (such as rash, local pain or swelling) have been reported rarely.
If any of these side-effects are troublesome or you are concerned about any other problems while you are using BACTROBAN®, tell your doctor.
| SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS, HOW OFTEN THEY HAPPEN AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM | |||||||
| Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist | Stop taking drug and seek immediate medical help | |||||
| Only if severe | In all cases | ||||||
| Common | Burning | √ | |||||
| Uncommon | Itching | √ | |||||
| Skin Dryness | √ | ||||||
| Skin Redness | √ | ||||||
Skin Inflammation and itchiness (Cutaneous Sensitization) | √ | √ | |||||
| Very Rare | Allergic Reaction symptoms: Hives; itchy rash, swelling of the face, lips mouth, tongue or throat which may cause difficulty in swallowing and breathing. | √ | √ | ||||
| Unknown | Inflammation of the colon (large bowel); symptoms: diarrhea, usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain, fever | √ | √ |
This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking BACTROBAN®, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
HOW TO STORE IT
Keep your tube of BACTROBAN® at room temperature (below
25°C) in a dry place. Do not freeze.
Store medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
The expiry date of BACTROBAN® is printed on the tube. Do not use after this date.
Reporting Side Effects You can help improve the safe use of health products for Canadians by reporting serious and unexpected side effects to Health Canada. Your report may help to identify new side effects and change the product safety information.
3 ways to report:
Online at MedEffect (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-
mps/medeff/index-eng.php);
- By calling 1-866-234-2345 (toll-free);
By completing a Consumer Side Effect Reporting Form and sending it by:
- Fax to 1-866-678-6789 (toll-free), or
Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program Health Canada, Postal Locator 0701E Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
Postage paid labels and the Consumer Side Effect Reporting Form are available at MedEffect (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/index-eng.php).
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
MORE INFORMATION
This document plus the full product monograph, prepared for health professionals can be obtained by contacting the sponsor:
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Inc.
7333 Mississauga Road
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 6L4
©2015 The GSK group of companies. All rights reserved./Le groupe d’entreprises GSK. Tous droits réservés.
® BACTROBAN is a registered trademark, used under license by
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Inc.
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