Bactroban is a nasal ointment used for the treatment of nasal colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). It can be used by adults, pediatric patients, and healthcare workers to prevent the spread of MRSA institutional outbreaks in high-risk locations. Bactroban works by binding to bacterial isoleucyl-transfer RNA (tRNA) synthetase. This protein is important for the replication of bacterial cells. At concentrations in this formulation, Bactroban is bactericidal (kills bacterial cells). Bactroban is no longer available in the United States due to supply shortages.

Bactroban 2% Nasal ointment (Mupirocin)

Apply Bactroban nasal ointment into each nostril twice daily for 5-10 days or as directed by your healthcare provider. Apply Bactroban nasal ointment to a clean dry area. Do not get the ointment into the eyes or other mucus membranes.
The most common side effects of this medication can include: Abdominal Pain, Aphthous Stomatitis, Blepharitis, Cellulitis, Clostridioides Difficile-Associated Diarrhea, Contact Dermatitis, Cough, Dermatitis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Dysgeusia, Epistaxis, Erythema, Headache, Hypersensitivity Reaction, Increased Wound Secretion, Local Pain, Localized Burning, Localized Edema, Localized Tenderness, Nausea, Otalgia, Pharyngitis, Pruritus, Respiratory Congestion, Rhinitis, Skin Rash, Stinging Sensation, Urticaria, Wound Infection, Xeroderma, Xerostomia

Bactroban 2% Nasal ointment (Mupirocin)

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