• Impetigo:
    • Apply TDS*7-14 days OR BD*5/7
  • Bacterial skin infections:
    • Apply TDS *10/7

Cream/ointment: 2% w/w

  • Reassess if no improvement after 3-5 days
  • May cover treated area with bandage

Carboxylic acid antibiotic

It inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria by reversibly binding to bacterial isoleucine-tRNA ligase (isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase)

  • Nausea
  • Burning
  • Headache
  • Pruritus
  • Pain
  • Stinging
  • Large open wound
  • Hypersensitivity reaction

None restricted

                          Drug Status

Availability Prescription or OTC by Pharmacist
Pregnancy Category B; Can be used
Breastfeeding Safe to use
Schedule Not controlled
BRAND NAME STRENGTH FORMULATION PACK SIZE MANUFACTURER DISTRIBUTOR
Bactopic 2% w/w Ointment 15g Kusum Healthcare Zawadi Healthcare
Bactroban 2% w/w Cream 15g GSK Ltd GSK Ltd
Bactroban 2% w/w Ointment 15g GSK Ltd GSK Ltd
Bactrobel 2% w/w Ointment 15g Bel-Ea Pharmacy Bel-Ea Pharmacy
Mupirzed 2% w/w Ointment 15g Zawadi Healthcare Zawadi Healthcare
Zupricin 2% w/w Ointment 15g Glenmark Pharma Glenmark Pharma