Topical antibacterials generally have fewer side effects than oral antibacterials.¹ New ALTABAX is a generally well tolerated option for treating impetigo.* It is prescribed by doctors for adults and children as young as 9 months old. In studies, only 1.4% of patients experienced skin irritation after applying ALTABAX.

Tell your doctor if the treated area becomes more irritated, gets red or itchy, burns, or shows swelling, blistering, or oozing.

Call your doctor if you have any side effects that bother you or don't go away.

Important Safety Information

*ALTABAX is indicated for use in adults and pediatric patients aged 9 months and older for the topical treatment of impetigo (up to 100 cm² in total area in adults or 2% total body surface area in pediatric patients aged 9 months or older) due to Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates only) or Streptococcus pyogenes.

The most common drug-related adverse reaction was application site irritation (1.4% of patients).

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