Question 1

can i treat swoller glanda with bactrin?

Accepted Answer

Bactrim?: I don't recommend treating yourself with an antibiotic, unless there was a good chance that this was caused by a bacterial infection. Bactrim (trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. What you do mean by the word gland? Lymph node? Tonsils?

Question 2

how long should i use bactroban (mupirocin) for?

Accepted Answer

Three times a day: The duration of treatment depends on the location but is from 7 to 14 days.

Question 3

what are bactroban ointment / mupirocin used for?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Mupirocin is a prescription topical antibiotic for the treatment of superficial cutaneous infections.

Question 4

which is better for ca mersa bactrin or doxycyclie?

Accepted Answer

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim): Probably the Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) but both are effective for the vast majority of MRSA strains. Serious infections are generally treated with intravenous antibiots like vancomycin.

Question 5

please describe the medication: bactroban (mupirocin)?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Treats skin infections. Belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics. Bactroban (mupirocin) is an antibacterial used to treat skin infections such a impetigo.

Question 6

after the wound has been drained do you can you apply the bactriban ointment?

Accepted Answer

Yes : clean a wound daily with saline solution or a shower then pat dry with paper towel then apply Bacitracin

Question 7

is there sulfa in bactroban (mupirocin)?

Accepted Answer

No: There isn't even any sulfur in the the active component mupirocin.

Question 8

can you use bactoban for mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Not helpful: Mosquito bites rarely become infected, so there would be no reason to use bactroban (mupirocin).

Question 9

why use bactroban (mupirocin) over bacitracin?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Bactroban (mupirocin) should only be used in an infection caused by mrsa. If not,  mssa infections can convert into MRSA infections.

Question 10

is bactroban (mupirocin) suitable for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical antiinfective medication that is suitable for use in children and adults.

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