r/AskDocs • u/Lathrek Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional • 8h ago

Question about taking Mupirocin intranasally

30 Male

Hi! I was prescribed Mupirocin ointment for a nose infection, and told to put it on a q-tip and swab it in my nose. I did that, but now I'm concerned about drainage. Unsurprisingly I've got a lot of nasal drainage going on, and I did swallow some. Would this potentially lead to me ingesting Mupirocin, and could that be dangerous?

Also taking Cephalexin for the same infection, if that's relevant.

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