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, you can get it in generic. For me that means a $15 co-pay. If they write it for Bactroban cream, then it's only available in name brand and can cost $100-$145 for a small tube.
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."
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