Mupirocin Ointment

Prescription

Ticari adlar: DermacinRx Clorhexacin

Farmasötik Form

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Üretici

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

Endikasyonlar ve Kullanım

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

Dozaj ve Uygulama

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.

Uyarılar ve Önlemler

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

Kontrendikasyonlar

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)

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