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Prescribed mupirocin 2% ointment for staph ssti. dr. said to use in nose also. saw med. says not for intranasal use. using as directed, is this safe?
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Ok if a thin layer: Directions say not for intranasal use because if used in large amounts and "aspirated" (breathed into lungs from nose) it could cause serious problems (the base is petroleum jelly--highly irritating to the lungs). Should be fine for intranasal use if used as a thin layer placed with a q-tip near the front and for a limited period of time.
Answered 2/2/2021
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