Bactroban Patient, Information, Instructions - Mupirocin

Bactroban Patient, Information, Instructions - Mupirocin INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

Patients should be given the following instructions:

• Apply approximately one-half of the ointment from the single-use tube directly into one nostril and the other half into the other nostril;
• Avoid contact of the medication with the eyes;
• Discard the tube after using, do not re-use;
• Press the sides of the nose together and gently massage after application to spread the ointment throughout the inside of the nostrils; and
• Discontinue usage of the medication and call your health care practitioner if sensitization or severe local irritation occurs.