Mupiron 20gm Ointment2%
Ointment
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Mupiron 20gm Ointment is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby;... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Mupiron 20gm Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk t... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Mupiron 20gm Ointment is an antibiotic medicine used to treat certain skin infections such as impetigo (red sores), recurring boils and others. It work... View More
Uses of Mupiron 20gm Ointment
- Bacterial skin infections
Side effects of Mupiron 20gm Ointment
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Mupiron 20gm Ointment
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 ... View More
How Mupiron 20gm Ointment works
Mupiron 20gm Ointment is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary fo... View More
- Mupiron 20gm Ointment is used to treat bacterial skin infections such as impetigo.
- Clean and dry the affected area and apply the medicine at least 3 times a day. A dressing can be applied over the treated area if needed.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- It can cause slight irritation at the application site. Let your doctor know if the irritation does not go away.
- Do not use for more than 10 days. Throw away any cream that is left over.
- If your skin condition does not improve within 3 to 5 days, see your doctor.
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. Seconda... View More
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 sk... View More
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-n... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ extensive burns and wounds. Renal impairment. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organ... View More
Side Effect
Burning, stinging, pruritus, pain, rash, erythema, dry skin, tenderness, cellulitis, pain or bleeding secondary to eczema, secondary wound infection, ur... View More
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