What is mupirocin ointment used to treat?

Mupirocin Ointment is used for skin infections, e.g. impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis. Posology: Adults (including elderly) and Paediatric population: Mupirocin Ointment should be applied to the affected area up to three times a day for up to 10 days.

What is the use of antibiotic cream?

This combination product is used to treat minor wounds (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to the affected area.

Can I get antibiotic cream over the counter?

Several antibacterial agents are available in OTC or prescription products. OTC products may contain bacitracin, neomycin, polymixin B, or a combination of all three (triple antibiotic products), and can be useful for the treatment of minor abrasions and may possibly prevent the development of recurrent impetigo.

Can you put mupirocin on a cut?

Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water. To help clear up your skin infection completely, keep using mupirocin for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared.

Is mupirocin an antibiotic cream?

Mupirocin is an antibiotic that prevents bacteria from growing on your skin. Mupirocin topical (for use on the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as impetigo (IM-pe-TYE-go) or a “Staph” infection of the skin.

Is antibiotic cream bad for you?

A US study also found that topical antibiotics can disrupt the skin’s microbiome – the mix of bacteria, yeasts, and parasites that live on your skin – which can actually invite unwanted bacteria in. “Antibiotics are a precious resource that should be preserved for as long as possible.

What is best antibiotic for skin infection?

The best antibiotic to treat cellulitis include dicloxacillin, cephalexin, trimethoprim with sulfamethoxazole, clindamycin, or doxycycline antibiotics. Cellulitis is a deep skin infection that spreads quickly. It is a common skin condition, but it can be serious if you don’t treat cellulitis early with an antibiotic.

Which is better antibiotic cream or ointment?

Creams are best when covering large areas of the skin or to avoid the greasiness associated with an ointment. Wet or “weeping” skin lesions, such as eczema or poison ivy, are best treated with a cream (or gel). Ointments are best when treating dry skin conditions, such as psoriasis.

Are there any topical antibiotics in New Zealand?

Two topical antibiotics and two topical antiseptics for use on the skin are currently subsidised in New Zealand. * Hydrogen peroxide cream 1% – 15 g tube, fully subsidised (also available over-the-counter in a 10 g or 25 g tube)

Which is the generic name for Neosporin ointment?

Neosporin + Pain Relief Ointment Generic name: bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b / pramoxine

Do you need antibiotic for superficial folliculitis?

Superficial folliculitis is a mild, self-limiting condition and patients usually do not require topical or oral antibiotic treatment.