Bactroban Cream

Pronunciation: myoo-PEER-oh-sin
Generic Name: Mupirocin
Brand Name: Bactroban

Bactroban Cream is used for:

Treating skin infections. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Bactroban Cream is an antibacterial. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.

Do NOT use Bactroban Cream if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Bactroban Cream

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Bactroban Cream:

Some medical conditions may interact with Bactroban Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding


• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement


• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances


• if you are treating a burn or open wound


• if you have kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Bactroban Cream. However, no specific interactions with Bactroban Cream are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Bactroban Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Bactroban Cream:

Use Bactroban Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Wash and completely dry the affected area. Apply a small amount of medicine to the area to be treated. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.


• The affected area may be covered with gauze or a bandage.


• To clear up your infection completely, use Bactroban Cream for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.


• Wash your hands immediately after using Bactroban Cream.


• If you miss a dose of Bactroban Cream, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bactroban Cream.

Important safety information:

• Bactroban Cream is for external use only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.


• Use Bactroban Cream with caution on skin with open wounds.


• If your symptoms do not get better within 3 to 5 days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.


• Be sure to use Bactroban Cream for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.


• Long-term or repeated use of Bactroban Cream may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.


• Bactroban Cream should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 3 months old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.


• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Bactroban Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Bactroban Cream is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Bactroban Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Bactroban Cream:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning; headache; nausea; stinging.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe irritation; severe itching.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

See also: Bactroban side effects (in more detail)

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.

Proper storage of Bactroban Cream:

Store Bactroban Cream at or below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Bactroban Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Bactroban Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.


• Bactroban Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.


• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.


• Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Bactroban Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

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In the US, Kaon (potassium gluconate systemic) is a member of the drug class minerals and electrolytes and is used to treat Hypokalemia and Prevention of Hypokalemia.

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• Kaon Elixir


• Kaon Liquid


• Kaon


• Kaon-CI


• Kaon-CL 10


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Potassium Gluconate

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• Argentina


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Bellaspas

Generic Name: belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital (bel uh DON uh, er GOT uh meen, and feen oh BAR bit al)

Brand Names: Bel-Phen-Ergot, Bellamine, Bellamor, Bellaphen-S, Bellaspas, Bellergal-S, Duragal-S, Eperbel-S, Spastrin

What is Bellaspas (belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital)?

Belladonna is a naturally occurring mixture that produces many effects in the body. It reduces spasms within the stomach and intestines, the bladder, and the biliary (liver) system. Belladonna also reduces the secretions of many organs, which helps control conditions such as excess stomach acid.

Ergotamine narrows the blood vessels involved in circulation to the head. Ergotamine can also alter blood flow patterns involved in vascular headaches, such as migraines.

Phenobarbital is a barbiturate that reduces brain and nervous system activity.

The combination of belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital is used to treat symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, sweating, increased heart rate, dizziness, restlessness, headache, anxiety, and trouble sleeping.

Belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Bellaspas (belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital)?

Do not use this medication if you have a history of stroke or blood clots, or if you have glaucoma, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, porphyria, or high blood pressure. This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. This medication contains phenobarbital, which may be habit-forming. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medication after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to gradually reduce the dose. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital.

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking Bellaspas (belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital)?

Do not use this medication if you have:

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  narrow-angle glaucoma;

  
  


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  heart disease;

  
  


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  liver disease;

  
  


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  kidney disease;

  
  


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  porphyria;

  
  


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  a history of circulation problems, stroke, or blood clots;

  
  


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  high blood pressure; or

  
  


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  if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

  
  

Before using belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital, tell your doctor if you have:

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  a stomach problem called pyloric obstruction; or

  
  


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  angina (chest pain).

  
  

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use this medication, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective form of birth control while you are using this medication. This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. This medication contains phenobarbital, which may be habit-forming. You may have withdrawal symptoms when you stop using this medication after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to gradually reduce the dose.

How should I take Bellaspas (belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your doctor may need to check your progress on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Do not stop using this medication without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. Store this medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Symptoms of a belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital overdose may include extremely dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, problems with vision, numbness or pain, blue fingers or toes, cold feeling, extreme drowsiness, confusion, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking Bellaspas (belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital)?

Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital.

Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital.

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Bellaspas (belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital) side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Other less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

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  blurred vision;

  
  


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  dry mouth;

  
  


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  warmth or tingly feeling;

  
  


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  drowsiness; or

  
  


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  changes in behavior (in children).

  
  

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect Bellaspas (belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

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  a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);

  
  


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  birth control pills;

  
  


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  erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin, E.E.S.); or

  
  


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  troleandomycin (Tao).

  
  

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to use belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

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• Bellaspas Side Effects (in more detail)
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• Drug Images
• Bellaspas Drug Interactions
• Bellaspas Support Group
• 1 Review for Bellaspas - Add your own review/rating

• Bellaspas MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

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Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has more information about belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Belladonna, ergotamine, and phenobarbital is available with a prescription under the brand names Bellergal, Bellamine, Bellaspas, Duragal-S, and Spastrin. Other brand or generic forms may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

See also: Bellaspas side effects (in more detail)

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