Retapamulin warnings and precautions
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Warnings and Precautions
Local Irritation
In the event of sensitization or severe local irritation from ALTABAX, usage should be discontinued, the ointment wiped off, and appropriate alternative therapy for the infection instituted [see Patient Counseling Information (17)].
Not for Systemic or Mucosal Use
ALTABAX is not intended for ingestion or for oral, intranasal, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. The efficacy and safety of ALTABAX on mucosal surfaces have not been established.
Epistaxis has been reported with the use of ALTABAX on nasal mucosa.
Potential for Microbial Overgrowth
The use of antibiotics may promote the selection of nonsusceptible organisms. Should superinfection occur during therapy, appropriate measures should be taken.
Prescribing ALTABAX in the absence of a proven or strongly suspected bacterial infection is unlikely to provide benefit to the patient and increases the risk of the development of drug-resistant bacteria.[1]
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.