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Can i use regular mupirocin in my nose? my pharmacy gave me that instead of mupirocin nasal. although it's for inside my nose pre-septoplasty surgery.
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Yes: the nasal version is just easier to apply up your nose and less greasy
Answered 8/12/2017
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MUPIROCIN NASAL: TELL YOUR PHARMACY THAT THEY SHOULD GIVE YOU WHAT WAS ORDERED!! NOT THE REGULAR MUPIROCIN!
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