Question 1

which is better, bactroban (mupirocin) ointment or zovirax cream?

Accepted Answer

Virus vs bacteria: Bactroban (mupirocin) is used to treat bacterial infections and zovirax cream is for viruses.

Question 2

should i use bactroban (mupirocin) cream or bactroban (mupirocin) ointment be used to treat staph?

Accepted Answer

Bactroban (mupirocin): Bactroban (mupirocin) ointment is an excellent topical medication to treat staphylococcal infections.  Use it as recommended by your doctor.

Question 3

can i use bactroban/mupirocin nasal ointment on skin wounds? are the ingridients of the skin cream and nasal ointment the same?

Accepted Answer

Don't see any harm: Don't see any harm in trying to use the same cream...as long as wound is small  and without any complications

Question 4

mupirocin ointment is very uncomfortable on my rather deep, ~1/4-1/3" wide skin wounds, as if covered in heavy, wet plastic. what's better? cream?

Accepted Answer

Seek wound care: Given the presence of several deep skin wounds,  it id tecommended that you see  a wound care specialist and an ID Specialist. A different cream us unlikely to help as much as debridement,  systemic antibiotics, and excelllent wound care

Question 5

is it ok to use bactroban (mupirocin) cream in nose, not the ointment?

Accepted Answer

Probably okay: There is a special version of Mupirocin (one trade name is bactroban) which is designed for the nose.  That version is an ointment which generally is less irritating to the mucosal surface of the nose.  The cream can probably work in a pinch, but might be irritating so is not recommended.

Question 6

whats the difference between bactroban ointment and cream? is one less effective? can you not use one in your nose? my pharmacist said he wanted to talk to me about the difference but wasn't there when i got them. using it to treat face/nose staph.

Accepted Answer

Ointment stays aroun: a bit longer than cream.  Otherwise there is n't much difference.  Some people prefer 1 or the other.  it is like a moisturizer - some like lotion, some like cream, some prefer spray.

Question 7

can i use bactroban nasal ointment while im also using bactroban cream on my face?

Accepted Answer

Nasal Bactroban: Mupirocin, bactroban, is used to temporarily get rid of certain nasal bacteria as part of an infection control program. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Question 8

dr prescribed me bactroban cream to use 3x day. to use on pimples/on bum pubic area. can i apply the ointment on top instead of washing in between??

Accepted Answer

NO!: The washing "in between" is VERY NECESSARY .. 
 (It's like not changing your underwear!!)

Hope this is helpful!
DR Z

Question 9

prescribed bactroban cream for staph on my bum and pubic region. chemist only had ointment but i hate consistency. hard to spread?? should i get cream

Accepted Answer

Messy: Hard to apply, messy area, medication often doesnt stay put with undergarments. Topical best but if somewhat widespread, not pregnant no allergies Id go with a course of Bactrim DS BID for 7-10 days in combo with topical, very small amount.

Question 10

what is bactroban (mupirocin) cream used to treat?

Accepted Answer

Bactroban (mupirocin): "Bactroban Nasal has been approved as an intranasally administered topical agent for the eradication of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)"  (ointment). See:   http://www.medilexicon.com/drugs/bactroban_nasal_2.php

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Which is better, bactroban (mupirocin) ointment or zovirax cream?

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Should i use bactroban (mupirocin) cream or bactroban (mupirocin) ointment be used to treat staph?

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Can i use bactroban/mupirocin nasal ointment on skin wounds? are the ingridients of the skin cream and nasal ointment the same?

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Mupirocin ointment is very uncomfortable on my rather deep, ~1/4-1/3" wide skin wounds, as if covered in heavy, wet plastic. what's better? cream?

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Is it ok to use bactroban (mupirocin) cream in nose, not the ointment?

A member asked:

Whats the difference between bactroban ointment and cream? is one less effective? can you not use one in your nose? my pharmacist said he wanted to talk to me about the difference but wasn't there when i got them. using it to treat face/nose staph.

A member asked:

Can i use bactroban nasal ointment while im also using bactroban cream on my face?

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Dr prescribed me bactroban cream to use 3x day. to use on pimples/on bum pubic area. can i apply the ointment on top instead of washing in between??

A member asked:

Prescribed bactroban cream for staph on my bum and pubic region. chemist only had ointment but i hate consistency. hard to spread?? should i get cream

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What is bactroban (mupirocin) cream used to treat?

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