Mupitas100mg/10gm
Ointment
Kumudini Pharma Ltd.
Additional Offers
Show all
| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Mupitas is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Mupitas is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Mupitas is an antibiotic medicine used to treat certain skin infections such as impetigo (red sores), recurring boils and others. It works by killing ce... View More
Uses of Mupitas
- Bacterial skin infections
Side effects of Mupitas
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Mupitas
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 Mupitas works
Mupitas is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of b... View More
- Mupitas 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
For the eradication of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and to treat various nasal infections like, bacterial ... View More
Administration
A small amount of the ointment about the size of a match head is to be placed on the little finger and applied to the inside of one nostril and repeated... View More
Adult Dose
Nasal Eradication of nasal colonisation with methicillin-resistant Staphylococci aureus Adult: As 2% nasal oint: Apply into each nostril 2-3 times dai... View More
Child Dose
Child: >12 yr As 2% nasal oint: Apply into each nostril 2-3 times daily for a max of 5 days. After application, press sides of nose together and gent... View More
Contraindication
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Muppirocin or any of the excipients.
Mode of Action
It inhibits bacterial protein sysnthesis by reversibly and specifically binding to bacterial isoleucyl-transfer RNA (tRNA) synthetase. It is bactericid... View More
Precaution
It can cause severe skin reactions or allergies. Thrush (a yeast infection) may develop if it is used for a long time. It should be kept away from eyes.... View More
Side Effect
The most frequent side effects observed are headache, rhinitis, respiratory disorders, pharyngitis, taste perversion, burning/stinging, cough & pruritis... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnacy: There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Mupirocin nasal ointment (contains equivalent of 2% Mupirocin free acid) in pregnant wome... View More
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More