Can Bactroban be applied to the vulva?

Everyone is familiar with the functions of Bactroban, but everyone pays more attention to Bactroban.

Can Bactroban be applied to private parts?

Bactroban cream is actually mupirocin cream, an anti-inflammatory ointment. If you have vulvitis, vulvar folliculitis, or wounds in the private parts, you can use Bactroban to partially apply it. This drug has relatively few side effects, but pregnant women and breastfeeding women should use it with caution, and women with allergies should also use this drug with caution. During the period of using this medicine, pay attention to maintaining the hygiene of the vulva, wear loose cotton underwear, and avoid tight pants. If you feel discomfort in your vulva, eat less spicy and irritating foods. If the vulvar itching is caused by vaginitis or other reasons, the use of Bactroban cream is not very effective and medication is needed. If the infected area is large, or the symptoms do not improve after a course of medication, you should go to the hospital for examination in time.

Bactroban's effects and efficacy

Bactroban is a partial topical antibiotic suitable for skin infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacilli, such as primary skin infections such as impetigo, furuncle, folliculitis, and secondary skin infections such as eczema combined infection, ulcer combined infection, and trauma combined infection. Suitable for patients with dermatitis and eczema. How to use: Apply externally, rub part of the wound. If necessary, the injured area can be bandaged or covered with auxiliary materials, 3 times a day, 5 days as a treatment course, and the treatment course can be repeated if necessary.

Bactroban ointment has strong antibacterial specificity, especially for Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus aureus. There is no cross-resistance with other antimicrobial drugs. Suitable for various bacterial skin infections. It is mainly used for skin infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria, eczema infections, trauma infections, etc.

The biggest feature of Bactroban is that it has a very good ability to penetrate the superficial part of the skin. After applying the medicine for 30 minutes, a film-like covering layer can be seen on the wound, the extravasation is reduced or stopped, the inflammatory swelling subsides quickly, a wound protective film is formed, which is easy to clean, does not pollute clothes, and acts directly on the wound area. But everyone should note that Bactroban is only for skin administration and should not be used on mucous membranes such as eyes, nose, and mouth.

Can pregnant women use Bactroban?

Bactroban Ointment (mupirocin) is an antibiotic topical cream that is commonly used for skin infections. Although tests have confirmed that this drug is not teratogenic, pregnant women are advised to use it with caution. Because many people think that if this medicine is used during pregnancy, the polyglycol in the cream will cause a series of side effects due to accumulation.

The instruction manual of Bactroban states that pregnant women should use Bactroban with caution. It is best not to take medicine during pregnancy, but if you feel any discomfort, you still need to go to the hospital for timely treatment according to the advice of the prenatal doctor. When applying medicine during breastfeeding, be careful to avoid getting the medicine into the baby's eyes. Bactroban is only for skin administration and should not be used on mucous membranes such as eyes, nose, and mouth. If the symptoms do not improve or worsen after a course of treatment, you should go to the hospital immediately.

In general, in order to ensure the safety and health of the fetus, pregnant women are not recommended to use Bactroban. Not only Bactroban, there are many other medicines that pregnant women should try to avoid using. If there is a skin infection or severe inflammation, it is best to consult a doctor.