Here is a detailed overview of Mupirocin Ointment 2% with icons:
🧴 Mupirocin Ointment 2%
🧪 Nature / Drug Class
🔹 Topical Antibiotic
🔹 Derived from Pseudomonas fluorescens
🩺 Purpose / Indications
✅ Used to treat bacterial skin infections, such as:
- 🧼 Impetigo (especially in children)
- 🔴 Infected cuts, wounds, abrasions
- 🔃 Folliculitis (infected hair follicles)
- 👃 Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA — with nasal formulation)
⚙️ Advantages
✔️ Effective against Gram-positive bacteria
✔️ Kills Staphylococcus aureus including MRSA
✔️ Minimal systemic absorption
✔️ Useful alternative to oral antibiotics for local infections
📦 Common Packaging
🧴 Tube: 5g, 10g, or 15g
🔖 Strength: 2% w/w ointment
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
🧼 Apply only to affected area on clean, dry skin
🚫 Do not apply inside eyes, mouth, or deep wounds
⛔ Stop if irritation, redness, or itching worsens
🧪 Long-term use may cause resistance
🦠 Not effective against fungal or viral infections
📆 Use for prescribed duration only
❗ For external use only
🧊 Storage
🌡️ Store at room temperature
🚫 Keep away from heat and direct sunlight
🧒 Keep out of reach of children