Bactroban and Ill-defined disorder - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Ill-defined disorder is reported as a side effect among people who take Bactroban (mupirocin), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tylenol, and have Lichen sclerosus.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Ill-defined disorder when taking Bactroban. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 4,919 people who have side effects when taking Bactroban from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Bactroban?

Bactroban has active ingredients of mupirocin. It is often used in infection. eHealthMe is studying from 4,967 Bactroban users. Check the latest studies of Bactroban.

What is Ill-defined disorder?

Ill-defined disorder is found to be associated with 1,462 drugs and 1,258 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Ill-defined disorder.

On Jul, 25, 2026

4,919 people reported to have side effects when taking Bactroban.
Among them, 33 people (0.67%) have Ill-defined disorder.

Could Bactroban cause Ill-defined disorder?

Among these 33 people:

How long have people been on Bactroban when they have Ill-defined disorder? *

What is the gender of people who have Ill-defined disorder when taking Bactroban? *

female: 66.67 %
male: 33.33 %

What is the age of people who have Ill-defined disorder when taking Bactroban? *

What are other drugs people take besides Bactroban? *

What are other side effects people have besides Ill-defined disorder? *

Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 39.39%
Pneumonia: 10 people, 30.30%
Headache (pain in head): 10 people, 30.30%
Pain In Extremity: 10 people, 30.30%
Joint Pain: 10 people, 30.30%
Depression: 8 people, 24.24%
Pain: 8 people, 24.24%
Nausea And Vomiting: 8 people, 24.24%
Chest Pain: 8 people, 24.24%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 8 people, 24.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Lichen Sclerosus (a skin disorder that causes the skin to become thin, whitened, wrinkled, and can cause itching and pain): 5 people, 15.15%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 4 people, 12.12%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 9.09%
Asthma: 3 people, 9.09%
Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 3 people, 9.09%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 6.06%
Quit Smoking: 2 people, 6.06%
Bronchitis Chronic (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes- chronic): 2 people, 6.06%
Immunodeficiency Common Variable: 2 people, 6.06%
Erection Problems: 1 person, 3.03%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on mupirocin (the active ingredients of Bactroban) and Bactroban (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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