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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Ointments.How should I use BACTROBAN ointment? BACTROBAN ointment is for use on the skin (topical). Do not get BACTROBAN ointment in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina (mucosal surfaces). Use BACTROBAN ointment exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it. Apply a small amount of BACTROBAN ointment, with a cotton swab or gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times each day. It is important that you take the full course of BACTROBAN ointment. Do not stop early because your symptoms may disappear before the infection is fully cleared. Wash your hands before and after applying BACTROBAN ointment. After applying BACTROBAN ointment, you may cover the treated area with a clean gauze pad, unless your healthcare provider has told you to leave it uncovered. Talk to your healthcare provider if your skin does not improve after 3 to 5 days of treatment with BACTROBAN ointment. If you are breastfeeding and use BACTROBAN ointment on your breast or nipple, wash the area well before breastfeeding your child.What are the possible side effects of BACTROBANointment? BACTROBAN ointment may cause serious side effects,including: severe allergic reactions. Stop using BACTROBAN ointment and call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of a severe allergic reaction: hives swelling of your face, lips, mouth, or tongue a rash over your whole body trouble breathing or wheezing dizziness, fast heartbeat or pounding in your chest eye irritation. Do not get BACTROBAN ointment in your eyes. If BACTROBAN ointment gets in your eyes, rinse your eyes well with water. irritation in the area BACTROBAN ointment is used. Stop using BACTROBAN ointment and call your healthcare provider if you develop an irritation, severe itching, or a rash while using BACTROBAN ointment. a type of diarrhea called Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD). CDAD may happen in people who use or have used medicine to treat bacterial infections. The severity of CDAD can range from mild diarrhea to severe diarrhea that may cause death (fatal colitis). Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest emergency room right away if you have diarrhea while using or after you stop using BACTROBAN ointment. risk of absorption of polyethylene glycol through the skin. BACTROBAN ointment contains polyethylene glycol, which in large amounts can cause kidney damage. You should not apply BACTROBAN ointment to open skin wounds or damaged skin, especially if you have kidney problems. increased risk of infection at IV (intravenous) sites. BACTROBAN ointment should not be used on skin that is near an IV (intravenous) site. The most common side effects of BACTROBAN ointment include: burning stinging or pain itching These are not all the possible side effects of BACTROBANointment. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You mayreport side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.How should I store BACTROBAN ointment?Store BACTROBAN ointment at room temperature between 68°Fto 77°F (20°C to 25°C).Keep BACTROBAN ointment and all medicines out of thereach of children.General information about
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