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Can i use bactroban nasal ointment while im also using bactroban cream on my face?
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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.
Answered 10/30/2016
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