Mupirocin

Mupirocin ointment is an antibiotic ointment used to treat bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo (IM-pe-TYE-go). Mupirocin ointment clears skin infections by killing the bacteria that cause them, including “Staph" bacteria ( Staphylococcus aureus) or “Strep” bacteria ( Streptococcus pyogenes) . It kills the bacteria by stopping the bacteria from being able to make protein. Bactroban brand of mupirocin by GSK was the first brand FDA approved in 1987, then Centany brand became available in 2002, and now there are also generic brands of mupirocin available. This ointment is available on prescription, and it is not an over-the-counter medicine.

Mupirocin ointment is an antibiotic ointment used to treat bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo (IM-pe-TYE-go). Mupirocin ointment clears skin infections by killing the bacteria that cause them, including “Staph" bacteria ( Staphylococcus aureus) or “Strep” bacteria ( Streptococcus pyogenes) . It kills the bacteria by stopping the bacteria from being able to make protein. Bactroban brand of mupirocin by GSK was the first brand FDA approved in 1987, then Centany brand became available in 2002, and now there are also generic brands of mupirocin available. This ointment is available on prescription, and it is not an over-the-counter medicine.

You should not use mupirocin ointment if you are allergic to the active ingredient mupirocin, or any of the inactive ingredients To make sure mupirocin topical is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney disease. Do not use mupirocin on a child without medical advice. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether mupirocin topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you apply this medicine to your breast or nipple, wash the areas thoroughly before nursing your baby.

Common mupirocin ointment side effects may include burning, stinging, painful or itchy skin, contact dermatitis, painful, draining hair follicles, severe inflammation of the skin (exfoliative dermatitis), and rash. These side effects occurred in 0.3% or more of patients. Serious mupirocin side effects Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, dizziness, fast or pounding heartbeats, wheezing, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using mupirocin ointment and call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody; severe itching , rash , or other irritation of treated skin; unusual skin blistering or peeling; or any signs of a new skin infection . This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

2 % (2 (2)) 8 hourly Topical — Upto 10 days

2 % (2 (2)) 8 hourly Topical — -

2 % (2 (2)) 8 hourly Topical — -

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied mupirocin. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with mupirocin topical unless your doctor tells you to.

Oint Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.