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Clean:Wash the affected area with mild soap and water, then pat dry.
Apply:Use a small amount of CALBACT ointment and spread it thinly over the infected area.
Frequency:Usually applied 3 times a day for up to 10 days, or as directed by your physician.
Cover:The treated area may be covered with a sterile gauze dressing if needed.
Mupirocin in CALBACT works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It specifically binds to an enzyme called isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase. By blocking this enzyme, the bacteria canno longer produce essential proteins needed for growth and survival. At the concentrations found in the ointment, it is bactericidal (it kills the bacteria completely).
External Use Only: Do not use inside the eyes, nose (unless specified), or mouth.
Complete the Course: Use the ointment for the full duration prescribed, even if the
skin looks healed, to prevent the infection from returning.
Breastfeeding: If applying to the breast area, wash the area thoroughly before
nursing your child.
Sensitivity: Do not use if you have a known hypersensitivity to Mupirocin or
polyethylene glycol (PEG).
If you miss an application, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed one. Do not apply extra ointment to "make up" for a missed dose.
No. CALBACT is an antibacterial agent and is not effective against fungal or viral infections.
Yes, it is often used on minor open wounds that are infected or at risk of infection, but avoid using it on very large areas of broken skin without medical advice.
Most infections clear up within 10 days. Do not use it for longer than prescribed, as it may lead to the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms.
