What is Altabax: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Wash your hands before using this medicine. Wash your hands again after applying the medicine, if your hands are not the area being treated.

Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

You may cover the treated area with a sterile bandage or gauze dressing, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Wash your hands before using this medicine. Wash your hands again after applying the medicine, if your hands are not the area being treated.

You may cover the treated area with a sterile bandage or gauze dressing, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Topical application routeAsk your pharmacist or doctor how to dispose of the medicine container and any leftover or expired medicine.

Do not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to retapamulin.

Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor if you have severe irritation, redness, itching, burning, swelling, blistering, or oozing at the application site after using this medicine.

Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 3 to 4 days, or if your symptoms get worse.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have any skin problem.

Topical application routeDo not put cosmetics or skin care products on the treated skin.

Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve within 3 to 4 days, or if your symptoms get worse.

Stop using this medicine and tell your doctor if you have severe irritation, redness, itching, burning, swelling, blistering, or oozing at the application site after using this medicine.

Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.