Bactroban 2% cream (Mupirocin)

Bactroban is used to prevent severe staph infections in patients and healthcare workers who may be at risk of infection during an outbreak within a hospital or other healthcare setting.

* severe burning or stinging of your nose;
* nosebleed; or
* severe burning or watering of your eyes.

Continue using the medication and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

* dryness or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
* headache;
* ear pain;
* runny or stuffy nose;
* nausea;
* skin rash;
* cough; or
* sore throat.