Medication

Bactroban® (mupirocin topical)

A one-page care plan for patients taking Bactroban® (mupirocin topical), covering Purpose, Prevention & Protection, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.

In this plan

  1. Purpose, Prevention & Protection

    • I know mupirocin treats certain bacterial skin infections; it does not treat viruses or fungi
    • I know the exact area to treat and how many days I should use this antibiotic
    • I report a mupirocin allergy, kidney disease, large open wound, or badly damaged skin
    • I do not place regular skin ointment inside my nose unless my provider gives specific instructions
  2. Expectations & Execution

    4 points, for partners

  3. Nutrition & Next Steps

    4 points, for partners

  4. Consistency

    4 points, for partners

  5. Indications

    4 points, for partners

  6. Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

    4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners

See the full plan

Bactroban® (mupirocin topical) is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.

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