Safe prescription topical antibiotic alternatives to use on superficial skin infections include Silvadene® cream, Ilotycin® ointment and mupirocin (Bactroban®) 2% ointment and cream (Rietschel ...

Safe antibiotic preparations include mupirocin ... Health care providers need to prompt patients to disclose the prescription creams and ointments used, as well as over-the-counter products.