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Bactroban 2% Cream

PN: POMBAC15

15g

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Each gram of cream contains 21.5 mg Mupirocin Calcium equivalent to 20 mg Mupirocin.

The other ingredients are Xanthan Gum, Liquid Paraffin, Cetomacrogol 1000, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol and Purified Water.
You usually apply Bactroban on your skin up to 3 times a day. Wash and dry your hands. Place a small amount of Bactroban on a clean cotton wool pad or gauze swab. Apply the cream to the infected area of your skin. You can cover the treated area with a plaster or other suitable dressing, unless your doctor has told you to leave it uncovered. Replace the cap on the tube and wash your hands. Use Bactroban for as long as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. The bacteria are normally cleared from your skin within 10 days of starting treatment. Do not use for more than 10 days. Throw away any cream that is left over. If your skin condition does not improve within 3 to 5 days, see your doctor.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Keep away from your eyes, thoroughly wash if contact is made. Talk to your doctor before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding.

Each gram of cream contains 21.5 mg Mupirocin Calcium equivalent to 20 mg Mupirocin.

The other ingredients are Xanthan Gum, Liquid Paraffin, Cetomacrogol 1000, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol and Purified Water.

You usually apply Bactroban on your skin up to 3 times a day. Wash and dry your hands. Place a small amount of Bactroban on a clean cotton wool pad or gauze swab. Apply the cream to the infected area of your skin. You can cover the treated area with a plaster or other suitable dressing, unless your doctor has told you to leave it uncovered. Replace the cap on the tube and wash your hands. Use Bactroban for as long as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. The bacteria are normally cleared from your skin within 10 days of starting treatment. Do not use for more than 10 days. Throw away any cream that is left over. If your skin condition does not improve within 3 to 5 days, see your doctor.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Keep away from your eyes, thoroughly wash if contact is made. Talk to your doctor before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding.