Treatment Options


Available now or under development

The best prescription is knowledge.
-C. Everett Koop

Topicals

    Some times you only have to treat topically at the site of infection. This may be done with protective coverings to prevent drainage from leaking out and infecting other areas of the body or other people that may come in contact. Dressings and medication such as Bactroban (Mupirocin) are the standard treatment for this type of therapy.

    If the doctor writes the prescription for Bactroban oint, or cream. Check to see which or if both are available in generic and save yourself about $85 - $125 and it will work just as well.

    If you hear of Bactroban nasally, please note you must use the one specifically formulated for that use. "Bactroban Ointment is not formulated for use on mucosal surfaces. Intranasal use has been associated with isolated reports of stinging and drying. A paraffin-based formulation — Bactroban Nasal® (mupirocin calcium ointment) — is available for intranasal use."

    • Keep the infected area covered with clean, dry bandages. Pus or drainage from wounds is very infectious.
    • Clean your hands frequently with an antibacterial soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub, especially after changing your bandages or touching the drainage.
    • Throw used dressings away promptly.
    • Hand hygiene Several great links to information on proper techniques and products

Dressing Material Options

Orals

Intravenous

    Vancomycin

Non-standard / Holistic/ Under Development