Mupirocin (as calcium) 2%. <3months: not recommended. ≥3months: Apply small amount 3 times daily for 10 days. May use gauze dressing. Reevaluate if no response in 3–5 days. Avoid eyes.

Ilotycin® ointment and mupirocin (Bactroban®) 2% ointment and cream (Rietschel & Fowler, 2008; Scheman et al., 2008). There are no safe over-the-counter topical antibiotic products. If the ...

Safe antibiotic preparations include mupirocin (Bactroban), Ilotycin, and Silvadene products. Nonprescription medications include Aquaphor ointment, Biafine cream, and petroleum jelly (Scheman et al., ...