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I have impetigo&have taken kelflex &bactroban (mupirocin) for 10 days.the bactroban (mupirocin) is making the sores& inside nose bright red & swollen. what do i do?
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Stop the bactroban (mupirocin): You can be sensitive/allergic to the bactroban (mupirocin) & should stop it immediately. Call your dr so the information can be reviewed & get into your medical record. If your dr wants to continue an ointment for the sores there are others out there that can be used.
Answered 9/25/2020
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