Here is the complete medical information for Mupirocin Ointment 2%:
💊 Mupirocin Ointment 2%
🧪 Generic Name:
Mupirocin
📦 Strength & Form:
- Ointment: 2% w/w
- (20 mg mupirocin per gram of ointment)
- Available in tubes (typically 5g, 10g, 15g)
🩺 Indications / Uses:
Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic used to treat:
- Impetigo (caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes)
- Secondary skin infections (infected eczema, minor wounds, abrasions)
- Nasal carriage of MRSA (special intranasal formulation)
⚖️ Dosage Guidelines:
- Adults and Children:
- Apply a small amount to affected area 3 times daily
- May cover with sterile gauze if needed
- Duration: Typically 5 to 10 days, depending on response
⚠️ Precautions:
- For external use only
- Avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth (unless using nasal formulation)
- Discontinue if severe local irritation or allergic reaction
- Not recommended for long-term use to avoid resistance
- Use with caution in patients with renal impairment (due to polyethylene glycol base)
🚫 Contraindications:
- Known hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any ointment base ingredient
- Not for intravenous or ophthalmic use
💥 Side Effects:
- Local reactions:
- Burning or stinging at application site
- Itching, redness, dryness
- Allergic reaction (rare): rash, swelling
- Contact dermatitis (rare)
🧴 Storage:
- Store below 25°C
- Do not freeze
- Keep tightly closed when not in use