D Bact 2% Ointment

D Bact 2% Ointment is a prescription topical antibiotic that contains 2% mupirocin in each tube. It is used on the skin to help treat certain bacterial infections, especially impetigo and infected minor cuts, scrapes, or other small skin wounds. As an antibiotic ointment, D Bact 2% Ointment works locally on the infected area rather than by treating viral or fungal infections. It is intended for short-term use when a clinician has decided this strength is appropriate.

How it works: Mupirocin stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In D Bact 2% Ointment, this action helps reduce the bacteria on the skin at the site of infection.

D Bact 2% Ointment is a full-strength mupirocin ointment, so it is not a mild over-the-counter skin product and should be used only for the infection your doctor evaluated. Because it is an ointment, it has a greasier, more occlusive feel than a cream, which can help it stay on the skin longer and may be preferred for dry, crusted, or irritated lesions. In people who need a topical antibiotic for a localized bacterial skin infection, this 2% strength is commonly chosen because it delivers the standard mupirocin dose directly to the affected area.

• Impetigo
• Localized bacterial skin infections
• Infected minor cuts or abrasions
• Small infected wounds
• Doctor-directed treatment of susceptible skin bacteria

• Use D Bact 2% Ointment only on the skin, not in the eyes, mouth, nose, or vagina unless your prescriber specifically told you to do so.
• Wash and dry the affected area before applying a thin layer of the ointment.
• Apply it exactly as prescribed, usually 2 to 3 times daily depending on the infection and your clinician's instructions.
• Wash your hands before and after applying the ointment, unless you are treating your hands.
• Do not cover the area with a tight or sealed bandage unless your doctor says to do so.
• Finish the full course even if the skin looks better before the medication is gone.

Each tube of D Bact 2% Ointment contains mupirocin 2%, which is the standard prescription topical antibiotic concentration for skin use. It may be applied 2 to 3 times per day, but the exact frequency, length of treatment, and amount used per application are decided by your doctor based on the infection and the size of the affected area. Do not use more often or longer than prescribed, because using extra ointment does not make it work faster.

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

Common side effects of Mupirocin may include:

• Burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching
• Redness
• Dry skin or peeling
• Pain or tenderness where applied
• Rash at the treated area

• Use only for bacterial skin infections; it will not treat viral or fungal rashes.
• Do not apply to large body areas or deep wounds unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth; if accidental contact happens, rinse well with water.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of mupirocin allergy or sensitivity to ointments.
• Use caution if the skin is very damaged, because more medicine can be absorbed through broken skin.
• Do not share D Bact 2% Ointment with other people, even if their skin problem looks similar.
• If there is no improvement within a few days or the infection gets worse, contact your prescriber.

• Other topical antibiotics applied to the same area
• Strong skin irritants such as alcohol-based products or harsh antiseptics on the treated area
• Other prescription creams or ointments on the same site unless approved by your doctor
• Occlusive dressings that may increase absorption and irritation

Store D Bact 2% Ointment at room temperature in the original tube, tightly closed, and keep it away from excess heat and moisture.