Retapamulin dosage and administration
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosage and Administration
A thin layer of ALTABAX should be applied to the affected area (up to 100 cm2 in total area in adults or 2% total body surface area in pediatric patients aged 9 months or older) twice daily for 5 days. The treated area may be covered with a sterile bandage or gauze dressing if desired [see Patient Counseling Information (17)].
Dosage Forms and Strengths
10 mg retapamulin/1g of ointment in 15- and 30 gram tubes.[1]
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.