Mupirocin

Mupirocin is an antibiotic applied to the skin to treat bacterial skin infections. It is also used to prevent hospital outbreaks of dangerous antibiotic-resistant Staph aureus infections.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
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Depletion or interference	None known
Side effect reduction/prevention	None known
Supportive interaction	None known
Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability	None known
Adverse interaction	None known

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