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Can mupirocin cream be used in the nose?
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Yes.: Mupirocin ointment is a better medium for the mucosal membranes of the nose. However if all you have is the cream form, it is certainly okay to apply it in the nose. It will not be absorbed quite as well.
Answered 9/26/2020
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