Mupirocin

Drug Status in USA : Approved
Drug Status in Canada : Approved

pronunciation

pronounced as (myoo peer' oh sin)

Why is this medication prescribed?

Mupirocin, an antibiotic, is used to treat impetigo as well as other skin infections caused by bacteria. It is not effective against fungal or viral infections.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.


How should this medicine be used?

Mupirocin comes in an ointment that is applied to the skin. Mupirocin usually is applied three times a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use mupirocin exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Wash the affected skin area thoroughly, and then gently apply a small amount (a thin film) of the ointment. You may cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing.

Do not apply mupirocin to your eyes.

Do not apply mupirocin to burns unless told to do so by your doctor.


What are the precautions to be followed?

Before using mupirocin,
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to mupirocin or any other drugs.
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin).
  • tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using mupirocin, call your doctor.

What are possible side effects of this medication ?

Mupirocin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
  • burning, stinging, pain, itching, or rash

How to store the medication and dispose it of after its use later?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.


Drug Category/Class

  • Protein Synthesis Inhibitors
  • Antibiotics
  • Antibiotics for Topical Use
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Dermatologicals
  • Nasal Preparations
  • Respiratory System
  • Other antibiotics for topical use
  • Other nasal preparations
Prescribed For the treatment of Staphylococci nasal carriers.
Weight :500.6222
Structure Mupirocin
Generic Drug Mupirocin prescribed For the treatment of <i>Staphylococci</i> nasal carriers.
Formula

C26H44O9

Mupirocin has 25 Brands listed


B BactB Muce
Bact MBactroban (Skin) (5 gm)
Bactroban Crm (Skin) (5 gm)Brodisym (Skin) (5 gm)
I Bact (Skin) (5 gm)Luxibet
M ProMpower (Skin) (5 gm)
MU (Skin) (5 gm)Mucidal (Skin) (5 gm)
Mufect (Skin) (5 gm)Mupibact (Skin) (10 gm)
Mupibact (Skin) (5 gm)Mupiban (Skin) (5 gm)
Mupin (Skin) (5 gm)Mupinova (Skin) (5 gm)
Mupirax (Skin) (5 gm)Mupricon (5 gm)
Pirocin (Skin) (5 gm)Supirocin (Skin) (5 gm)
T Bact (Skin) (5 gm)T Bact (Skin) (7.5 gm)
Topibact (Skin) (5 gm)

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