Mupirocin topical and Itching: What Users Say
Brand names: Bactroban, Centany, Centany AT Kit, Centany Kit, Centany AT Pirnuo
Reviews for Mupirocin topical
- Anonymous
- March 25, 2010
Bactroban (mupirocin) for Skin and Structure Infection "This medication is a miracle drug. My 4-year-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. I also used it on a rash I developed on my legs, and the same thing happened. The itching stops almost immediately. This cream is a staple in our medicine cabinet."
- Dan...
- December 11, 2018
For Skin and Structure Infection "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."
Frequently asked questions
- Can I use mupirocin ointment for diaper rash?
- Can mupirocin heal or help with eczema?
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- Jam...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 24, 2016
Bactroban (mupirocin) for Skin and Structure Infection "I had a heat rash in my groin, and it was red and very irritating. I used a small amount of 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!"
- joc...
- February 14, 2020
Bactroban (mupirocin) for Skin and Structure Infection "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."
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- May 17, 2020
For Impetigo "I'm 19 and was prescribed this for a bad case of impetigo around the corners of my mouth. I was told it would go away after 3-4 days if I used this ointment, but I immediately noticed extreme, and I mean EXTREME itching and burning that wasn't there before. I nearly cried from the itching. I also had a ton of redness and experienced yellowish-brown lesions that were intensely dry and peeling constantly. I thought it was just the impetigo getting worse, but it was actually the ointment that made it worse. This stuff completely RUINED my skin, and even after stopping the use of this, my skin is still very discolored and dry. I should mention that this did get rid of the impetigo, it just gave me new problems that I now have to deal with on my own."
- Bam...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 6, 2022
For Nasal Carriage of Staphylococcus aureus "I guess it worked. Mupirocin nasal twice daily for 10 days for MRSA for prep for surgery. Is there any other side effects? Or did MRSA spread using this? May cause increased anxiety and agitation. Increased fatigue and insomnia. Diarrhea. Itchy eyes. Difficulty concentrating."
- Nge...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 4, 2019
Bactroban (mupirocin) for Skin and Structure Infection "Gave me hives and blisters on the skin and itchy."
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For Skin and Structure Infection "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."