The Journal of family practice
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Mupirocin cream is as effective as oral cephalexin in the treatment of secondarily infected wounds.
Topical antimicrobials have been considered for treatment of secondarily infected wounds because of the potential for reduced risk of adverse effects and greater patient convenience. We compared mupirocin cream with oral cephalexin in the treatment of wounds such as small lacerations, abrasions, or sutured wounds. ⋯ Mupirocin cream applied topically 3 times daily is as effective as oral cephalexin given 4 times daily for the treatment of secondarily infected wounds and was well tolerated.