Retapamulin 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)].

10 mg retapamulin/1g of ointment in 15- and 30 gram tubes.^[1]

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.