Bactroban is the trade name and generic name is mupirocin ointment. Both ichthyol and mupirocin ointment can treat boils, and you can get better results by choosing the right medication as prescribed by your doctor, and it is not possible to directly compare the efficacy. 1. The most common form of ichthyol is ointment, which is a topical medication, mainly used for the treatment of boils. It is occasionally associated with skin irritation, allergic reactions and other adverse reactions. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to the product and used with caution in patients with allergies, and cannot be used on skin breakouts, eyes and other mucous membranes. 2. Mupirocin ointment is a topical antibiotic, mainly used for the treatment of skin infections caused by gram-positive cocci, including folliculitis, boils, impetigo and other primary skin infections and eczema co-infections, but also for the treatment of the area of not more than 10cm x 10cm superficial beds co-infections and other secondary skin infections. Adverse reactions include itching, erythema, diarrhea, fever, rash, swelling, etc. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to this product or other ointments containing polyethylene glycol, and should be used with caution in patients with moderate-to-severe renal impairment, pregnant women, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and in patients with allergies. It is recommended that patients who are unwell go to regular hospitals in time, and follow the doctor’s instructions for symptomatic treatment with medication.