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Overview
MUPIROCIN is a Schedule H drug.Mupirocin is an antibiotic and treats skin infectionsThis medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for impetigo. It works by stopping the production of essential proteins needed for bacterial surveillance. It is not effective against fungal or viral infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 months (topical ointment), 3 months (topical cream), or 12 years (nasal ointment).
Usage
MUPIROCIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, ImpetigoMUPIROCIN can address symptoms like: Nose Redness, Mouth Soreness, Body Itching
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application)Precautions
- You should not use mupirocin nasal if you are allergic to mupirocin.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
- Do not take by mouth. Nasal medicine is for use only in the nose. If this medicine gets in your eyes or mouth, rinse with water.
- Wash your hands before and after applying mupirocin nasal.
- Use one half of the medicine from a single-use tube in each nostril, then throw the tube away.
- With the ointment in your nostrils, gently press on the sides of your nose and rub for about 1 minute to help spread the ointment inside your nose.
- Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve.
- Mupirocin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.Do not use two doses at one time.
- Do not use other nasal medications during treatment with mupirocin nasal unless your doctor tells you to.
- Do not apply on open wounds.
Common Side-Effects
MUPIROCIN : Skin Rash, Nose Itching, Nose Burn, Runny Nose, Decreased Taste, Head Headache, Cough, Throat Soreness, Redness, Skin IrritationRare Side-Effects
MUPIROCIN : Clostridium Difficile Infection, Abdomen Pain, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Abdomen Stomach CrampsTechnical Classification
MUPIROCIN is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTSStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with MUPIROCIN as Ingredient
| B BACT 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| B-BACT OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| BACTIBADE 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| BACTIFREE LTN | MUPIROCIN |
| BACTROBAN 2% W/W CRM | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| BACTROBAN 2% W/W OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| BACTROBAN CRM | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| CO MUPIMET LIQUID | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 % |
| CO MUPIMET LTN | METRONIDAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 1.0 %W/W |
| CORMUZIK OINT | FLUTICASONE 2.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 0.005 %W/W |
| ENZOHEAL 25%W/W/2%W/W OINT | BROMELAIN 25.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| ENZOMAC OINT | BROMELAIN 25 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| FLUTIBACT 0.005% W/W/2% W/W OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W, FLUTICASONE 0.005 %W/W |
| FLUTIBACT OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W, FLUTICASONE 0.005 %W/W |
| FLUTICIN OINT | FLUTICASONE , MUPIROCIN |
| FM DERMA 0.005% W/W/2% W/W OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W, FLUTICASONE 0.005 %W/W |
| GALBACT OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| HALOBET MP CRM | MUPIROCIN , HALOBETASOL |
| IMPYCID OINT | MUPIROCIN |
| K BACT 5% W/W OINT | MUPIROCIN 5.0 %W/W |
| LUTICA M OINT | FLUTICASONE 2.0 %, MUPIROCIN 0.005 % |
| MOPRY 2% W/W OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| MPOWER OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| MU 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| MUCIDAL 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| MUFECT 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| MUMET CRM | MUPIROCIN |
| MUPI OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 % |
| MUPIBACT OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| MUPIBAN OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| MUPICET OINT | MUPIROCIN |
| MUPIFEN 2%W/W OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| MUPIFEN OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| MUPIFIN F OINT | FLUTICASONE 2.0 %, MUPIROCIN |
| MUPIMET OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W |
| MUPINASE CRM | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| MUPINASE OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| MUPINASE | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| MUPINOVA 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| MUPINOVA CRM | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| MUPIRAX 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| MUPIRAX B 0.05%/2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 % |
| MUPIRAX OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| MUPIROCIN 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| MUPIRON OINT | MUPIROCIN |
| MUPIVATE OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| MUPRICON FM OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, FLUTICASONE 0.05 % |
| MUPRICON OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| MUST CRM | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| MUTOP CRM | MUPIROCIN |
| PIROCIN OINT | MUPIROCIN |
| SENSICORT B 0.1%/2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 % |
| SOLUM 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| STEMIN MU OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W |
| SUCRAL MU OINT | SUCRALFATE 7.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| SUPIROBAN 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |
| SUPIROCIN B 0.025% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.025 % |
| SUPIROCIN B 0.05% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 % |
| SUPIROCIN B PLUS OINT | BETAMETHASONE 2.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 0.025 %W/W |
| SUPIROCIN OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| T MUCE OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W |
| T-BACT CRM | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| T-BACT OINT | MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W |
| TERCIN WHP PWD | MUPIROCIN |
| TOPIBACT 2% OINT | MUPIROCIN 2.0 % |