Mupirocin Topical
Mupirocin Topical Information

About Mupirocin Topical

Mupirocin is antibiotic, previously known as pseudomonic acid.Used as an ointment to treat bacterial skin infections. Mupirocin is active against gram positive bacteria. Mupirocin is rapidly inactivated following oral administration the absorption and systemic levels are undetectable. Mupirocin is used topically. Mupirocin is also used for elimination of certain nasal bacteria as part of an infection control program.

Indications

Mupirocin is primarily indicated in conditions like Eczema, Folliculitis, Furunculosis, Impetigo, Nasal infection, Skin infections.

Contraindication

Mupirocin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Wounds,Burns.

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Mupirocin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Rashes, Pruritus, Pharyngitis, Itching, Local pain, Cough, Rhinitis, Stinging on application, Cutaneous reaction, Nasal irritation, Burning sensation, Systemic allergic reactions, Dysgeusia.

Warnings

Use mupirocin with caution in patients with kidney disease. It is classified as pregnancy category B. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.