B Bact 2% Ointment

B Bact 2% Ointment is a prescription topical antibiotic containing mupirocin 2% in each tube. It is used on the skin to treat certain bacterial infections, including impetigo and infected small cuts, wounds, or abrasions when bacteria are suspected. As an antibiotic ointment, B Bact 2% Ointment works locally at the application site rather than throughout the whole body. It is intended for bacterial skin infections and will not treat viral or fungal problems.

How it works: Mupirocin stops certain bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In B Bact 2% Ointment, this action is delivered directly to the infected skin area, helping reduce the bacteria causing the infection.

B Bact 2% Ointment contains mupirocin at the standard 2% strength used for skin infections, so it is not a lower-dose or maintenance product. Because it is an ointment, it has a thicker, more protective base than a cream and may feel greasier while helping keep medicine in close contact with the affected skin. A doctor may choose B Bact 2% Ointment when a skin infection needs targeted antibiotic treatment and a soothing ointment texture is preferred.

• Impetigo
• Infected minor cuts and abrasions
• Small localized skin infections
• Bacterial skin infection treatment

• Wash your hands before and after applying B Bact 2% Ointment.
• Clean and dry the affected skin area first.
• Apply a thin layer exactly as directed by your doctor, usually to the infected skin only.
• Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed, even if the skin looks better.
• Cover the area only if your doctor tells you to do so; otherwise, let the skin breathe.
• Avoid getting the ointment in your eyes, nose, mouth, or inside the body.

B Bact 2% Ointment provides mupirocin 2% in an ointment base, which is the full labeled strength for this product. The doctor decides how much to apply and how often; topical mupirocin is commonly used 2 to 3 times daily for a limited course, but your prescription directions should be followed exactly. Do not use more than prescribed or continue longer than instructed unless your clinician tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Mupirocin may include:

• Mild burning or stinging where applied
• Itching at the application site
• Redness of the skin
• Dryness or irritation
• Pain or tenderness at the treated area
• Headache, in some people

• Use only on the skin; do not swallow B Bact 2% Ointment.
• Do not apply to large open wounds, deep punctures, or burns unless your doctor specifically says to.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to mupirocin or similar medicines.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, and inside the nose unless the product is specifically prescribed for that use.
• Use caution if the treated skin becomes very irritated, because ointments can sometimes sting on broken skin.
• Finish the prescribed course unless your doctor tells you to stop earlier.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, especially if you need repeated or large-area use.

• Other topical antibiotics applied to the same area may increase irritation or complicate treatment.
• Other skin products such as harsh soaps, scrubs, or acne treatments can worsen dryness or irritation.
• Using multiple medicated creams or ointments on the same site may interfere with absorption or tolerability.
• If you are using other prescription skin medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to space them apart.

Store B Bact 2% Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube away from excess heat, moisture, and freezing.