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Is Mupirocin Ointment Safe To Use For My Stoma When It Becomes Irritated?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Feb 2022
Question: I am a laryngectomee. I have used Furacin topical cream in my stoma when it becomes irritated. I can no longer purchase it and need to know if Mupirocin Ointment usp. 2% is safe to treat the irritation?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Mupirocin cream is safe, can be used

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, Mupirocin cream is safe to use for irritation.
It is a topical antibiotic and will help in relieving your problem.

Feel free to ask further.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Is Mupirocin Ointment Safe To Use For My Stoma When It Becomes Irritated?

Brief Answer: Mupirocin cream is safe, can be used Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, Mupirocin cream is safe to use for irritation. It is a topical antibiotic and will help in relieving your problem. Feel free to ask further. Regards Dr Asmeet