Customer question:
Which active ingredient does the impetigo cream contain? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
An impetigo cream usually contains an antibiotic as an active ingredient. The most commonly used antibiotics in impetigo cream are:
- Mupirocin is the most commonly prescribed antibiotic for the topical treatment of impetigo. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which destroys the bacteria causing the infection. It is available as an ointment or cream applied directly to the affected skin area.
- Retapamulin: This is another topical antibiotic used to treat impetigo. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial proteins, thus preventing bacterial growth. It is available as an ointment.
Both antibiotics are effective in treating impetigo and are usually used several times a day, usually for 5 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection and the doctor's instructions. It is important to complete the entire course of treatment, even if symptoms improve earlier, to prevent recurrence of the infection and the development of antibiotic resistance.
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