mupirocin nasal

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	What is mupirocin nasal?
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	What happens if I overdose?
	What should I avoid while taking mupirocin nasal?
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	What other drugs will affect mupirocin nasal?
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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.

Mupirocin is an antibiotic that treats or prevents infection that is caused by bacteria.

Mupirocin nasal 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 purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to mupirocin. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs.

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.

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 ointment is packaged in single-use tubes. Use one half of the medicine from the tube in your left nostril, and use the other half in your right nostril. After placing the ointment into your nostrils, press your nostrils closed and gently massage them to help spread the ointment inside your nose.

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.

Store mupirocin nasal at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Use the medication as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

An overdose of mupirocin nasal is not expected to produce life-threatening symptoms.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes. If this does happen, rinse with water.

Do not use other nasal medications at the same time you apply mupirocin nasal.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using mupirocin nasal and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• severe burning or stinging of your nose;
• nosebleed; or
• severe burning or watering of your eyes.

Continue using the medication and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• dryness or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
• headache;
• ear pain;
• runny or stuffy nose;
• nausea;
• skin rash;
• cough; or
• sore throat.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

There may be other drugs that can affect mupirocin nasal. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Your pharmacist has more information about mupirocin nasal written for health professionals that you may read.