Mupirocin topical for Skin and Structure Infection User Reviews

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2009

Bactroban (mupirocin) "As a correctional nurse specializing in wound care, I have found that this heals abcesses and "spider bites" with amazing speed. Noticeable healing within 24 hours. Wish it were available OTC, it would be a staple in my medicine cabinet."

• Young...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2020

"I do not like this antibiotic cream mupirocin! It has been prescribed to me a few times (I’m prone to skin infections) and each time has only made my condition worse. The first time it caused terrible burning and increased redness and this past time it caused my skin to peel along with more redness and itchiness than I had before. I know many people have a positive experience with it but just know that you might experience negative side effects."

• beverly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2012

Bactroban (mupirocin) "As per procedure, before a hospital stay for a knee replacement I had to have my nose swabbed. Prior to this I had a scab in my nose that hurt so I had been using Bactroban on it. When I went for my surgery everyone was gowning up before they came into my room because apparently my nose swab results came back positive for MRSA, and the Bactroban was detected as well. I was told Bactroban was the right medicine to use for the infection and actually by the time of my surgery my nose was already healed."

• Anonymous
• December 4, 2008

Bactroban (mupirocin) "I was first given this product while traveling in the Philippines. The pharmacist recommended Bactroban to treat a mild skin infection on my foot which I got from wearing flip flops too long in wet, sandy conditions. The area cleared up in less than two days. It has been in my medicine cabinet ever since."

• Anonymous
• March 25, 2010

Bactroban (mupirocin) "This medication is a miracle drug. My 4yr old daughter had a rash that nothing could cure then 2 days after using this cream, I saw an amazing difference. She has extremely dry skin in the winter which she scratches to the point of bleeding sometimes, but not anymore. At the first sign of dry/irritated skin, I apply this cream and it works like magic. Also used it on a rash I developed on my legs and the same thing. The itching stops almost immediately. This cream is a staple in our medicine cabinet."

• Dangl...
• December 11, 2018

"I had these horrible bumps all over the sides of my nose (especially the cracks on the sides) and up across my bridge between eyebrows that would get bright red after a shower and peel some too! I looked stupid! Tired of this, I dug around in my med sac and found a lil tube of mupirocin ointment. So I smeared it generously all over my nose, eyebrows, and mouth. The next day, some of the bumps were gone, and the ones that weren't were shrinking! It's nearing the end of day 2, and the bumps are almost completely gone. It does burn if you use too much but that just means it's working so it's ok. Summary: Smear mupirocin liberally on the affected area, if it burns and itches, dial it back one click, and just try to stay right in that slot. Give it a day or two and soon enough you'll be looking like a baby's butt."

• Mendel...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 4, 2019

Bactroban (mupirocin) "I've used this for years with nasal sores and skin sores. Usually after 2 to 3 days the infection clears up. Very helpful medication. There may be slight nasal burning that may last for a minute or two."

• James...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2016

Bactroban (mupirocin) "I had a heat rash in my groin and it was red and very irritating. I used a small amount if the ointment twice a day after showering. Within 24 hours, the irritation was bearable, within 48 hours the irritation had stopped and within 72 hours the redness had faded. I still have dull red marks where the skin was damaged but the rash has totally gone. This, is a fantastic product for heat rash and also, if you have an insect bite, it stops the itching within 2 minutes. Can be bought over the counter in most Asian countries. Cost here in the Philippines is 299 pesos or around $7. Bargain!"

• For...
• January 26, 2011

Bactroban (mupirocin) "Was first given this for a skin infection on face that began on younger daughter 12 then spread to mother and older daughter. It was like acne that would not heal and would scab and spread. Worked well. "

• Anonymous
• December 13, 2009

Bactroban (mupirocin) "Using this on 5 year old's impetigo. She has a nasty lesion on the web on skin between her index and third finger. Nothing was helping it, but within one application of this stuff I saw a difference. I'm grateful to whoever discovered this product."

• LOWRY...
• February 6, 2009

Bactroban (mupirocin) "My doctor told me to use it on my ears as I was getting yellow and red bumps that were painful to the touch. This stuff really works. My ears cleared up in about 4 to 5 day. The only side effect I had was it felt like my ears were getting a little warm for about 5 minutes but that soon went away."

• MSD
• April 25, 2021

"Prescribed for prophylactic use on surgical incision with skin graft (surgical removal of squamous cell carcinomas on lower legs) , to keep graft moist. dressing to be changed once or twice a day for 5-6 weeks. Second day began to feel burning at incisions. After third day, woke with widespread hives on trunk, groin and upper arms and legs. Diminished with OTC oral antihistamine. Next morning woke with similar widespread hives. Reported this to MD who, nurse reported, didn't think I could have absorbed enough to cause systemic hives. Continued use caused swelling in ankles and feet, widespread weeping rash of an angry purple. I stopped using the ointment without medical approval, which was forthcoming at the two week follow-up. I discovered subsequently that there is a direct statement that the ointment is not to be used to avoid bacterial infection on post surgical lesions."

• SmrciJ
• April 15, 2016

"I have had a recurring scabby skin infection. Primary care physician prescribed this, did not work, then went to dermatologist, re-prescribed still does not work. It was first thought that condition is Impetigo. I am now waiting on the 2nd lab test. Feeling hopeless and frustrated."

• jock
• February 14, 2020

Bactroban (mupirocin) "I was prescribed this cream for an infected hair follicle near my groin. The cream was used in conjunction with an oral antibiotic and worked well after just two days , however , the area in which the cream was used became intensely itchy to the point of waking me from my sleep . I ceased its usage and completed the internal antibiotic ."

• Youmu...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 23, 2020

"Actual cost of prescription Bactroban Mupirocin 2% cream was $291.69 for 15 grams. My drug plan only required my payment of $3.60. But $288.07 is being "paid" for by all of you (us), in high insurance and health care costs. This Rx has been on the market for a long time/ I should have asked about the actual cost before having the prescription filled, as I would not have had it filled, even at no cost to me. And, because prescriptions are electronically filed, I never saw that 15 grams - far too much had been ordered. I am filing complaints with every government entity, and the manufacturer. I won't let this happen again. As to length of time using mupirocin calcium cream 2%, it has been only used very sporadically for the last 8 years, and in tiny amounts. I have had no side effects. But I might have seen results with other, cheap, OTC antibacterial/antibiotic ointments. I will rate the cream at 10, because it provided relief, and possibly healing."

• Charlie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2019

"mupirocin worked on the skin infection, but now I have horrible stomach cramps and pain after eating. It seems it happens in very few people. Taking a probiotic but it's not going away after stopping the meds for 3 days."

• SeaSe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 24, 2022

"This stuff is phenomenal. I had a rather painful case of folliculitis that was first misdiagnosed and I was put on antiviral meds (I knew it was the wrong diagnosis...I had to explain to the Dr things she should have known from a simple Google search). After 3 days of no improvement and it actually got worse, I contacted an online Dr who took one look and said, it's not viral, it's bacterial, it's folliculitis. (What I had suspected all along). She suggested mupirocin, of which I had an old tube of (from what, I can't remember, perhaps acne?) so I figured, what the heck I'll try it at least until I can get the newer rx the next morning. Within ONE HOUR (I was shocked too), my swelling, pain and rash had almost completely disappeared along with my stress and worry. No side effects either! After 24 hours it's just about completely healed. Skin is back to its normal color, bumps are gone, no scarring, and no pain. This is a miracle drug (and I avoid pharmaceuticals at all costs)."

• Crmbks
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2016

"MD prescribed Mupirocin cream for what he thought was impetigo but swab was negative. Turned out to be roseaca. Cream did not help and actually caused nausea, diarrhea and dizziness. After I stopped using cream, my symptoms disappeared. I'm hyper sensitive to antibiotics and this one is now on the list."

• Joe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2017

Bactroban (mupirocin) "As in any tropical country , shoes are a not a comfortable item to wear. The down side of that is your feet are exposed for knocks and scrapes. I have been using an Iodine type product in the past , My doctor in Australia prescribed Bactroban as cream for my condition...It has twice the recovery healing times as iodine , Would recommend it for your first aid pack."

• RMM
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2023

"It seems the mupirocin creme is helping with the skin involved with my cellulitis. I cannot not use ointments and the creme wasn't covered by insurance. Id like to know why insurance is not covering the cost. I used a discount card and got the price lowered ."

• jim
• October 28, 2022

"I had lost a layer of skin under my wrist the size of a half dollar and i used mupirocin ointment and covered with a bandaid for two days. The third day i had lost the soreness and the skin was coming back and I only used a little for two more days without a bandaid and all was good. No side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2023

"It worked but...I hope I never have to use this medicine again. I was prescribed mupirocin by my doctor for a bad rash on my face. Was told to use apply twice a day for 10 days. Right away my rash started improving without any side effects. All seemed good but on about day 9 or 10 I broke out in hives on my neck and chest and experienced intense itching. Itching similar to poison ivy. It was miserable and kept me up at night. I had to resort to steroid cream that I was desperately trying to avoid. The rash on my face did completely heal and I of course stopped using the mupirocin. I'm on day 4 of dealing with the itch in my chest and it has gotten a little better so I am hopeful it will subside soon. This cream will work but be aware of the side effects."

• Anonymous
• July 20, 2011

Bactroban (mupirocin) "This cream is causing stinging and burning. "

• Anonymous
• January 7, 2012

Bactroban (mupirocin) "Love this medicine. I got impetigo a few years back. A few days of applying this and it was completely gone. Works great for acne, too. Something I always keep in my medicine cabinet. "

• eddie
• May 18, 2015

Bactroban (mupirocin) "Got this cream to stop recurring boils on my upper leg and elbow , applied it within 48 hrs the infection was healing ! Magic stuff,wow !"