A member asked:

Is it ok to use bactroban nasal ointment if i'm not sure if my nose is colonized with staph?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Ok if needed: Bactroban (mupirocin) kills MRSA and is very good if you have issues of breathing or using this to kill mrsa. Do not use if u do not need this. For prevention of infection use just Normal Saline as a nebs or few drops to nostril to open up congested sinus.

Answered 6/30/2014

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