What is mupirocin nasal?
Mupirocin is an antibiotic that treats or prevents infection caused by bacteria.
Mupirocin nasal (for the nose) is used to prevent severe staph infections in patients and healthcare workers who may be at risk of infection during an outbreak within a hospital or other healthcare setting.
Mupirocin nasal may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about mupirocin nasal?
Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions on your prescription label.
Mupirocin nasal is usually given for 5 days. To best protect you from infection, use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Mupirocin nasal will not treat or prevent a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Stop using mupirocin nasal and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning or stinging of your nose or eyes.
Do not use other nasal medications at the same time you apply mupirocin nasal.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking mupirocin nasal?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to mupirocin.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether mupirocin nasal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Mupirocin nasal should not be used in a child younger than 12 years old.