ALTABAX is a topical antibacterial used to treat impetigo.* Twice-a-day applications for just 5 days are all you need.
An Effective Treatment Option for Children and Adults ALTABAX is effective and generally well tolerated in adults and children as young as 9 months old.
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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