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I'm severely allergic to penicillin and sulfa medication. is it safe to use mupirocin ointment 2%?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, there is no cross allergic reaction between Muciprocin (Bactroban) and PCN or Sulfa.

Answered 2/13/2022

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I can find no evidence of cross sensitivity with allergies to penicillin or sulfa allergies and mupirocin ointment. Your pharmacist can validate this for you.

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