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Bactroban (Mupirocin Calcium Topical) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

In 2 randomized, double-blind, double-dummy trials, 339 patients were treated with topical BACTROBAN CREAM plus oral placebo. Adverse events thought to be possibly or probably drug-related occurred in 28 (8.3%) patients. The incidence of those events that were reported in at least 1% of patients enrolled in these trials were: Headache (1.7%), rash, and nausea (1.1% each).

Other adverse events thought to be possibly or probably drug-related which occurred in less than 1% of patients were: Abdominal pain, burning at application site, cellulitis, dermatitis, dizziness, pruritus, secondary wound infection, and ulcerative stomatitis.

In a supportive study in the treatment of secondarily infected eczema, 82 patients were treated with BACTROBAN CREAM. The incidence of adverse events thought to be possibly or probably drug-related was as follows: Nausea (4.9%), headache, and burning at application site (3.6% each), pruritus (2.4%) and 1 report each of abdominal pain, bleeding secondary to eczema, pain secondary to eczema, hives, dry skin, and rash.

 



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED BACTROBAN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Bactroban. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Bactroban side effects / adverse reactions in 44 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-03

Patient: 44 year old male weighing 74.8 kg (164.7 pounds)

Reactions: Eye Inflammation, Eye Swelling, Eye Pain

Suspect drug(s):
Bactroban



Possible Bactroban side effects / adverse reactions in 70 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-22

Patient: 70 year old female weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)

Reactions: Dyspnoea Exertional, Dyspnoea, Drug Hypersensitivity

Suspect drug(s):
Flonase
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Bactroban
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: Lotrel; Vitamin D



Possible Bactroban side effects / adverse reactions in 77 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-01-30

Patient: 77 year old male

Reactions: Gingival Swelling, Swollen Tongue, Oedema Mouth

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Bactroban

Other drugs received by patient: ASA LOW Dose; Isosorbide Mononitrate; Metoprolol Tartrate; Terazosin HCL; Amlodipine; Lipitor



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2013-12-04

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