Bactrocin - Ointment Mupirocin 2% Topical - 2% 1 10gm tube(s) / 10gm tube Square Pharmaceuticals PLC. Introduction: Bactrocin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat certain skin infections such as impetigo (red sores), recurring boils and others. It works by killing certain bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Bactrocin is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than... Uses of Bactrocin: Bacterial skin infections Side effects of Bactrocin: Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness) How to use Bactrocin: This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment. How Bactrocin works: Bactrocin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading. Indication: Impetigo, Folliculitis, Secondary skin infections Adult Dose: Topical/Cutaneous Impetigo Adult: As 2% oint: Apply to affected area tid for 5-10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response. Secondary skin infections Adult: As 2% cream: Apply to affected area tid for up to 10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response. Child Dose: Topical/Cutaneous Impetigo Child: >2 mth Apply to affected area tid for 5-10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response. Secondary skin infections Child: >3 mth Apply to affected area tid for up to 10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response. Contraindication: This drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to Mupirocin or any of the components of the preparation. Mode of Action: Mupirocin inhibits protein synthesis of the bacteria by binding to isoleucyl transfer RNA-synthetase. It is active against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria. Precaution: Patient w/ extensive burns and wounds. Renal impairment. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi Lactation: Not known if distributed into milk; recommended that nursing be temporarily discontinued during therapy Side Effect: Burning, stinging, pruritus, pain, rash, erythema, dry skin, tenderness, cellulitis, pain or bleeding secondary to eczema, secondary wound infection, urticaria, swelling, increased exudates, contact dermatitis, furunculosis, exfoliative dermatitis. Rarely, systemic reactions (e.g. nausea, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, ulcerative stomatitis, systemic allergic reactions).