Mupirocin (Bactroban) 2% Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of primary and secondary bacterial skin infections.
Primary skin infections: Impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis and ecthyma.
Secondary infections: Infected dermatoses e.g., infected eczema. Infected traumatic lesions e.g., abrasions, insect bites, minor (not requiring hospitalisation) wounds and burns.
Prophylaxis: Mupirocin may be used to avoid bacterial contamination of small wounds, incisions and other clean lesions, and to prevent infection of abrasions and small cuts and wounds.