Introduction
Mupi 2% is an antibiotic medicine used to treat certain skin infections such as impetigo (red sores), recurring boils and others. It works by killing certain bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection.
Mupi 2% is meant for external use only. It should be applied only to the affected area of the skin as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. Do not use it for more than 10 days. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas.
Local side effects like minor burning or irritation may be seen after application. Consult your doctor if these persist or if your condition does not improve within 3-5 days. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy with it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Mupi 2%
- Bacterial skin infections
Side effects of Mupi 2%
Common
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Mupi 2%
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
How Mupi 2% works
Mupi 2% is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading.
Indication
Impetigo, Folliculitis, Secondary skin infections
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Impetigo
Adult: As 2% oint: Apply to affected area tid for 5-10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response.
Secondary skin infections
Adult: As 2% cream: Apply to affected area tid for up to 10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response.
Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Impetigo
Child: >2 mth Apply to affected area tid for 5-10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response.
Secondary skin infections
Child: >3 mth Apply to affected area tid for up to 10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response.
Contraindication
This drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to Mupirocin or any of the components of the preparation.
Mode of Action
Mupirocin inhibits protein synthesis of the bacteria by binding to isoleucyl transfer RNA-synthetase. It is active against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria.
Precaution
Patient w/ extensive burns and wounds. Renal impairment. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi
Lactation: Not known if distributed into milk; recommended that nursing be temporarily discontinued during therapy
Side Effect
Burning, stinging, pruritus, pain, rash, erythema, dry skin, tenderness, cellulitis, pain or bleeding secondary to eczema, secondary wound infection, urticaria, swelling, increased exudates, contact dermatitis, furunculosis, exfoliative dermatitis.
Rarely, systemic reactions (e.g. nausea, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, ulcerative stomatitis, systemic allergic reactions).