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A brief guide to Bactroban nasal spray

The prescription ointment Bactroban is for use on the skin only and cannot be applied to the nasal passages. However, if you are infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus in a form which resists penicillin treatment, Bactroban nasal treatment can help dispel this infection. Bactroban nasal application is not intended for extended, indefinite use and its use should be carefully supervised by a physician.

Bactroban nasal spray can be used to help cure patients with a Staphylococcus Aureus infection, thereby helping prevent the spread of this highly contagious infection. When prescribing a course of Bactroban nasal treatment, a doctor will outline how you properly apply this medication. Bactroban nasal spray should be squeezed into your nostrils from a one-gram tube. Half of each tube should be applied to each nostril.

Once you have performed this part of your Bactroban nasal treatment, you should rub both sides of your nose for a minute. This will help the Bactroban nasal spray be dispersed throughout your nose. This kind of Bactroban nasal treatment should be performed twice daily, roughly at the same time.

During your application of Bactroban nasal spray, you should be alert for any indication that it is worsening your condition. Increased irritation or sensitivity in your nose are signs that you should contact a physician immediately. Along with these indications of a negative reaction to Bactroban nasal treatment, be alert to any indications of an allergic reaction. Difficulty breathing, skin irritation and tongue swelling should all be reported to a doctor as soon as possible.

The correct use of Bactroban nasal spray includes keeping it away from your eyes. If you accidentally get some of this medication into your eye while performing Bactroban nasal treatment, serious pain and temporary eye damage may ensue. However, there are no indications that these effects are permanent. 

Follow a physician's instructions precisely and ask questions about any prescription information regarding Bactroban nasal spray which you do not understand. Do not take more of this drug than directed to. Reports concerning an overdose that occurred during Bactroban nasal treatment have not noted any fatalities or serious health consequences. However, in the event that these do ensue, all responsibility for serious adverse effects will be yours. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of misuse of Bactroban nasal spray.

It is important to read all prescription information provided by the manufacturer, which clearly reports all negative responses reported during Bactroban nasal treatment. In the event that you experience adverse responses not warned against by the manufacturer or your physician, you should report these to the FDA. A doctor should take appropriate steps to safeguard your health as soon as you report these problems. If you feel that a physician has been negligent in ensuring your safety during a course of treatment with Bactroban nasal spray, you may wish to consult with a lawyer about filing malpractice litigation. However, you are unlikely to have any reason to pursue a lawsuit concerning Bactroban nasal treatment. 

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