Mupirocin (2%) Topical Antibiotic Ointment

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Active Ingredient:
Mupirocin USP (2%).

Inactive Ingredients:
Miscible ointment base (polyethylene glycol ointment, N.F.) consisting of polyethylene glycol 400 and polyethylene glycol 3350.

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March 18, 2011

Pros:

Clears up acne SO fast!

Cons:

Its has a thick consistency so it can be kind of oily

I saw the reviews for this product so I asked my doctor to prescribe it for me.My skin was terrible bad so I used this for the past two days and my face looks 65% better. It does a nice, quick turn a round on your skin. But because your skin can get used to it I only plan on using this for one week and then going back to my regular routine. However I will always keep this on hand!
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Britney2135
September 19, 2018
I don’t really know if you would consider what I have acne it’s just little bumps all on the side of my face do you think this would work for that?
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February 1, 2011

Pros:

clears pipmles FAST

Cons:

its a little messy but extremely worth it

Mupriocin is a very fast effective product used to kill staff infections, if it kill that best believe it will clear any type of pimple in about two days! Its amazing!
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October 17, 2010

Pros:

Clears up the cysts nicely

Cons:

Oily, can't use it constantly

I have been on this product for about 2 weeks and so far it's really not doing much for me. I read the reviews and was extremely optimistic. It has gotten rid of the cystic acne i used to get but now i have small little bumps all over my face. And me skin is more oily overall then i used to be. I'm planning on stopping use of this pretty soon.
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July 2, 2010

Pros:

Works overnight! Cleared skin completely in just a few days!

Cons:

you're not suppose to use it for more than a week out of every month else you could develop a resistance to it.

If you're desperate to get a clear face fast - this is the quickest way to get rid of your acne TEMPORARILY (took me 2 days!)
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swampangel16
July 17, 2018
Hello, yes, I use this because I develop staph on my face very very easily. It is wonderful for scab open wound staph. But please don't use muporicin on all acne unless a board certified dermatologist or dr tells you to do so. You only need the smallest amount. Staph infections are no joke, and you want to be able to fight them for a long time without becoming resistant. This poster is speaking sensibly. Our entire bodies are in a balance of bacteria, flora, fauna, you name it. My brother washed very frequently with antibiotic soap, on both face and hands, but he also over used this ointment on his face, he ended up with the worst fungal infection on both his face, nails and hands, after 6 years his nails are still bad, after 3 his face is mostly clear. To the poster who mentioned "fungal infections are not bacterial" you are correct they are not. They are worse. But..they can happen when your body or face ' s natural protective layers..including bacteria (which we need a balance of (like with intestinal health) to properly fight off, other infections. I have been prescribed this for open oozing scab type pimples (don't pick on fragile skin, and don't assume what you can do at 13 you can do at 28) use the smallest amount, this medication is a terrible choice to buy off the shelf and slather on.ask a professional what kind of pimples or spots this works on and use only as directed, for the shortest amount of time as directed. best of luck to all old (and new-myself, (hormonal acne) skin care sufferers
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September 19, 2009

Pros:

Worked FAST..I have spent hundreds of dollars on various skin care regimes, but NOTHING has worked this well. I have deep cystic type acne on my chin and smaller normal type pimples on the cheeks. I am thrilled that I am not not so self conscious abo

Cons:

Greasy, shiny, and very slightly itchy

DEFINITELY worth the money...I wish I had found this before I spent so much money on various products, skin care lines, and other medications
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August 15, 2009

Pros:

Was amazed, worked overnight, lessens redness & facial blotches, reduced tenderness, pimples disappeared

Cons:

Greasy (so I use it only at night), mildly itchy (but so worth it!)

I started using this because of a Staph infection I had at the base of my neck. I noticed the next morning that the acne I had around the same area (that I've spent $$$$ over the last few years to treat unsuccessfully) was completely gone. A week later (yesterday) I had a follow up w/ my Dr. & she said although my Staph was better I could use it on my whole face if I wanted to. I woke up this morning to a face that is now completely clear & no redness or blotches. I cried tears of joy. I just hope by using it occasionally this will continue.
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August 5, 2009

Pros:

Works on cystic acne like nothing I've tried but a consistent oral antibiotic regimen.

Cons:

None, but like all antibiotics, you should use for 7+ days to complete the course.

If you have cystic acne and a dermatologist, have them prescribe this for you. I struggle with occasional but infrequent cyst flareups and had a few recently while out of town. On a whim at the time I tried Polysporin which was available and helped somewhat with the cyst that had broken the skin, but not with the one that didn't. Got home two days ago and found Bactroban (2% mupirocin) in the cabinet. Looked it up here and saw good reviews. Applied with a small circular bandaid and in one day it was noticeably reduced. Second day in, it is reduced more. The only thing in the past that I've found to impact cystic acne like this is oral antibiotics on a consistent regimen, which frankly I stopped doing because I'm not comfortable with such a lifetime regimen. Not sure of the cost, depends on your health plan, but the tube I have will last for years so I consider it cheap!
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July 5, 2009

Pros:

My face had broken out with tiny bumps all over my cheeks and sides of my face and around my mouth I applied Mupirocin and it immediately cleared up!!! I have struggled with pimples for 7 years now and I wish I had found this product sooner!

Cons:

My face is a little dry, but no pimples :)

This is a crazy good product for people who have a bacteria infection causing breakouts on the skin. I dont know about anyone else using this, but I am so relieved to have found something that actually works for me after 7 years of crying because my face would randomly break out with small bumps that covered my entired face and make up couldn't cover it! Now I feel like I wont need to wear as much make up now! I am so excited!
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February 17, 2009

Pros:

Works great: produces fast results. very affordable.

Cons:

none so far

I love this product :) I have a problem with picking my skin, which leads to scabs and scars. My dermatologist prescribed me Mupirocin, and it really cleared up my blemishes. I suggest cleaning you face, putting Mupirocin on the affected area, and then putting a band-aid on it to keep the medicine in place. By the morning, you should see great results.
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February 10, 2009

Pros:

Gets rid of bacteria like none other, clears up acne like no other. I originally used this to get rid of an infection around my nose, and it turned out to do wonders for acne.

Cons:

Shiny, cannot use for more than about a week on one area. *Extremely* powerful antibiotic, not something you want to develop a resistance to. If you use for more than 10 days you can easily get a fungal infection. Freaking expensive too.

I got this from a derm a while ago (pre-acne), and it was the only thing that could get rid of an infection around my nose. This thing is actually the only topical antibiotic strong enough to kill staph, so obviously it's damn powerful. But with that power comes extreme responsibility. You must, MUST finish your course if you are gonna use this stuff, but you also can't use it for too long. Fungal infections are actually *expected* if you use for more than a week, but my doctor gave me an anti-fungal cream along with this, so I'm safe. As for acne, it doesn't really do anything for jsutclogged pores, but it does wonders for bacteria-related acne, because it kills any and all bacteria in it's path.
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