can mupirocin ointment be used on face?
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Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, mouth, or nose. A separate product called mupirocin nasal is made for use in the nose. Mupirocin topical is for use only on the skin. Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with mupirocin topical unless your doctor tells you to.
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['Neosporin (bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B)', 'Polysporin (bacitracin, polymyxin B)', 'Triple antibiotic, generic (bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B)', 'Neosporin + Pain Relief Ointment (bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, pramoxine)']
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Other topical antibiotics such as mupirocin (Bactroban), bacitracin and topical sulfacetamide/sulfa drugs (Rosanil) have no role in the management of acute cystic acne.
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Uses. This medication is used to treat a certain skin condition called rosacea, a type of adult acne. Ivermectin may help to decrease symptoms caused by rosacea, such as redness, swelling, and pimples.
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Mupirocin, sold under the brand name Bactroban among others, is a topical antibiotic useful against superficial skin infections such as impetigo or folliculitis.
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Fucidin cream and ointment are only available on prescription - you can't buy them over the counter. Fucidin cream and ointment may be prescribed for adults and children. Your doctor will usually ask you to apply it three or four times a day, for 7 to 10 days. The most common side effects are itching or a rash.
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The antibiotic has a novel mechanism of antibacterial action blocking protein synthesis through inhibition of isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase. Although initial indications were that mupirocin had little antifungal effect in vitro,1 there has been some evidence to suggest it has anti-candida activity in vivo.
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Omnicef (cefdinir) is good for treating many common bacterial infections. Treats acne. Cleocin (clindamycin) is proven to be effective at treating acne when combined with another acne medicine and is available in a variety of formulations. Available as a generic, so it shouldn't be too expensive.
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Taclonex® Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients 12 years of age and older. Apply an adequate layer of Taclonex® Ointment to the affected area(s) once daily for up to 4 weeks. Taclonex® Ointment should be rubbed in gently and completely.
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Foban Cream and Ointment contain an antibiotic (called fusidic acid or sodium fusidate). This is an antibiotic used to treat skin infections. Foban is effective only against those bacteria which fusidic acid or sodium fusidate can kill. Do not use Foban for other skin conditions, unless your doctor has told you to.
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Uses of Ilotycin Topical: Topical erythromycin is a prescription medication used to treat acne vulgaris. The ophthalmic ointment is used to treat infections of the eye.
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The ointment is available without prescription but should only be used upon recommendation by an eye care professional. Muro 128 5% (Sodium Chloride Hypertonicity Ophthalmic Solution) is also available.
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However, there are a few OTC topical antibiotics that can be used on the skin to help prevent infections from minor scrapes, burns and wounds, such as: bacitracin/neomycin/polymyxin B (Neosporin and generics), bacitracin/polymyxin (Polysporin and generics), and.
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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. Mupirocin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Wash the affected area thoroughly. Apply a small amount of cream or ointment and gently and thoroughly massage it into your skin. If you use this medication on your face, keep it out of your eyes.
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This medication is used to treat acne. It helps to reduce the number of pimples. Erythromycin is an antibiotic (macrolide-type). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
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Never put hydrocortisone skin creams on your face unless your doctor says it's ok and has given you a prescription for it. It can make some skin problems of the face worse - such as impetigo, rosacea and acne.