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Mupirocin (Nasal Route)
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Description
Mupirocin is used inside the nose to kill a certain bacteria, known as Staphylococcus aureus (also known as “staph”), that has become resistant to the antibiotic methicillin.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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