Classes
DEA Class; Rx
Common Brand Names; Altabax
- Antibacterials, Topical;
- Pleuromutilin
Description
Topical pleuromutilin antibiotic
Used for treatment of impetigo due to methicillin-susceptible S. aureus and S. pyogenes
Safety in patients younger than 9 months not established
Indications
Indicated for impetigo caused by MSSA or Streptococcus pyogenes
Adverse Effects
Application site irritation (2%)
Warnings
Not for oral, intranasal, ophthalmic or intravaginal use; efficacy and safety for mucosal surfaces not established
Discontinue if sensitization or severe local irritation develops
Epistaxis reported with use on nasal mucosa
Not evaluated on mucosal surfaces
Pregnancy and Lactation
There are no available data on use in pregnant women to inform any drug associated risk for major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes
There are no data available on presence of drug in human milk, its effects on breastfed infant or on milk production
Maximum Dosage
Do not apply to more than 100 cm2 in total area.
Do not apply to more than 100 cm2 in total area.
Do not apply to more than 2% total body surface area.
Do not apply to more than 2% total body surface area.
9 to 11 months: Do not apply to more than 2% total body surface area.
1 to 9 months: Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
How supplied
Retapamulin
ointment
- 1% (5, 10, 15g tubes)
