Bactroban ointment contains the active ingredient, mupirocin 2% a broad-spectrum topical antibiotic, and is used to treat a wide range of bacterial skin infections.
Bactroban has a potent antibacterial activity that blocks protein and RNA synthesis in a wide range of bacteria known to cause skin infections such as Staphylococci, Streptococci, and Escherichia coli.
Bactroban is often prescribed for secondary bacterial infections that occur in skin that is damaged by eczema or atopic dermatitis.
Applied to the affected area two to three times daily for to 10 days. It is best to wash your hands both before and after applying Bactroban ointment to help prevent the spread of infection.