Bactroban is an antibiotic that treats or prevents infection that is caused by bacteria.

Bactroban is used to prevent severe staph infections in patients and healthcare workers who may be at risk of infection during an outbreak within a hospital or other healthcare setting.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Bactroban and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

* severe burning or stinging of your nose;
* nosebleed; or
* severe burning or watering of your eyes.

Continue using the medication and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

* dryness or unpleasant taste in your mouth;
* headache;
* ear pain;
* runny or stuffy nose;
* nausea;
* skin rash;
* cough; or
* sore throat.