MUPIROCIN

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, Impetigo
MUPIROCIN 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 Irritation

Rare Side-Effects

MUPIROCIN : Clostridium Difficile Infection, Abdomen Pain, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Abdomen Stomach Cramps

Technical Classification

MUPIROCIN is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIBIOTICS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with MUPIROCIN as Ingredient

B BACT 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
B-BACT OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
BACTIBADE 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
BACTIFREE LTNMUPIROCIN
BACTROBAN 2% W/W CRMMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
BACTROBAN 2% W/W OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
BACTROBAN CRMMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
CO MUPIMET LIQUIDMUPIROCIN 2.0 %, METRONIDAZOLE 1.0 %
CO MUPIMET LTNMETRONIDAZOLE 2.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 1.0 %W/W
CORMUZIK OINTFLUTICASONE 2.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 0.005 %W/W
ENZOHEAL 25%W/W/2%W/W OINTBROMELAIN 25.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
ENZOMAC OINTBROMELAIN 25 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
FLUTIBACT 0.005% W/W/2% W/W OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W, FLUTICASONE 0.005 %W/W
FLUTIBACT OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W, FLUTICASONE 0.005 %W/W
FLUTICIN OINTFLUTICASONE , MUPIROCIN
FM DERMA 0.005% W/W/2% W/W OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W, FLUTICASONE 0.005 %W/W
GALBACT OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
HALOBET MP CRMMUPIROCIN , HALOBETASOL
IMPYCID OINTMUPIROCIN
K BACT 5% W/W OINTMUPIROCIN 5.0 %W/W
LUTICA M OINTFLUTICASONE 2.0 %, MUPIROCIN 0.005 %
MOPRY 2% W/W OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MPOWER OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MU 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUCIDAL 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUFECT 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUMET CRMMUPIROCIN
MUPI OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %
MUPIBACT OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPIBAN OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPICET OINTMUPIROCIN
MUPIFEN 2%W/W OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MUPIFEN OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPIFIN F OINTFLUTICASONE 2.0 %, MUPIROCIN
MUPIMET OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W, METRONIDAZOLE 1 %W/W
MUPINASE CRMMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MUPINASE OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUPINASEMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPINOVA 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUPINOVA CRMMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPIRAX 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUPIRAX B 0.05%/2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %
MUPIRAX OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
MUPIROCIN 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MUPIRON OINTMUPIROCIN
MUPIVATE OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUPRICON FM OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %, FLUTICASONE 0.05 %
MUPRICON OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
MUST CRMMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
MUTOP CRMMUPIROCIN
PIROCIN OINTMUPIROCIN
SENSICORT B 0.1%/2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %, MOMETASONE 0.1 %
SOLUM 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
STEMIN MU OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W
SUCRAL MU OINTSUCRALFATE 7.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
SUPIROBAN 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %
SUPIROCIN B 0.025% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.025 %
SUPIROCIN B 0.05% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %
SUPIROCIN B PLUS OINTBETAMETHASONE 2.0 %W/W, MUPIROCIN 0.025 %W/W
SUPIROCIN OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
T MUCE OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %W/W
T-BACT CRMMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
T-BACT OINTMUPIROCIN 2 %W/W
TERCIN WHP PWDMUPIROCIN
TOPIBACT 2% OINTMUPIROCIN 2.0 %