Mupirocin Ointment

Prescription

الأسماء التجارية: DermacinRx Clorhexacin

الشكل الصيدلاني

Other

الشركة المصنِّعة

PureTek Corporation

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Each gram of Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% contains 20 mg mupirocin in a bland water miscible ointment base (polyethylene glycol ointment, NF) consisting of polyethylene glycol 400 and polyethylene glycol 3350. Mupirocin is a naturally occurring antibiotic. The chemical name is ( E )-(2 S ,3 R ,4 R ,5 S )-5-[(2 S ,3 S ,4 S ,5 S )-2,3-Epoxy-5-hydroxy-4-methylhexyl]tetrahydro-3,4-dihydroxy-β-methyl-2H-pyran-2-crotonic acid, ester with 9-hydroxynonanoic acid. The molecular formula of mupirocin is C 26 H 44 O 9 and the molecular weight is 500.62. The chemical structure is: image description

المؤشرات العلاجية والاستخدام

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to: S. aureus and S. pyogenes .

الجرعة وطريقة الإعطاء

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION A small amount of Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% should be applied to the affected area 3 times daily. The area treated may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired. Patients not showing a clinical response within 3 to 5 days should be re-evaluated.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions have been reported in connection with the use of mupirocin ointment USP, 2%: Burning, stinging, or pain in 1.5% of patients; itching in 1% of patients; rash, nausea, erythema, dry skin, tenderness, swelling, contact dermatitis, and increased exudate in less than 1% of patients. Systemic reactions to mupirocin ointment USP, 2% have occurred rarely.

التحذيرات والاحتياطات

WARNINGS Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% is not for ophthalmic use.

موانع الاستعمال

CONTRAINDICATIONS This drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to any of its components.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to: S. aureus and S. pyogenes .

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION A small amount of Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% should be applied to the affected area 3 times daily. The area treated may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired. Patients not showing a clinical response within 3 to 5 days should be re-evaluated.

WARNINGS Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% is not for ophthalmic use.

CONTRAINDICATIONS This drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to any of its components.

Mupirocin Ointment is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

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References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Mupirocin Ointment drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Mupirocin Ointment label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 106346 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Mupirocin Ointment (FDA National Drug Code)

إخلاء المسؤولية الطبية

المعلومات الواردة في هذه الصفحة مخصصة للأغراض التعليمية فقط ولا ينبغي استخدامها بديلًا عن المشورة الطبية المتخصصة أو التشخيص أو العلاج.

استشر دائمًا طبيبك أو أي مقدم رعاية صحية مؤهل بشأن أي أسئلة تتعلق بحالة طبية أو دواء.

مصادر البيانات: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS