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    Drug Literature For Mupirocin

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    Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic cream or ointment used to treat skin infections like impetigo, folliculitis, and infected wounds. It is applied 2-3 times daily for up to 10 days. Mupirocin is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity. Side effects may include localized skin irritation or sensitivity reactions. It is considered safe for use in pregnancy. Mupirocin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

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    Drug Literature For Mupirocin

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    Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic cream or ointment used to treat skin infections like impetigo, folliculitis, and infected wounds. It is applied 2-3 times daily for up to 10 days. Mupirocin is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity. Side effects may include localized skin irritation or sensitivity reactions. It is considered safe for use in pregnancy. Mupirocin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

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    Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic cream or ointment used to treat skin infections like impetigo, folliculitis, and infected wounds. It is applied 2-3 times daily for up to 10 days. Mupirocin is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity. Side effects may include localized skin irritation or sensitivity reactions. It is considered safe for use in pregnancy. Mupirocin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

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    Drug Literature For Mupirocin

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    Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic cream or ointment used to treat skin infections like impetigo, folliculitis, and infected wounds. It is applied 2-3 times daily for up to 10 days. Mupirocin is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity. Side effects may include localized skin irritation or sensitivity reactions. It is considered safe for use in pregnancy. Mupirocin works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis and is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.

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    Mupirocin

    Indication/uses: Bactroban Cream Topical treatment of secondarily infected traumatic lesions eg,

    small lacerations, sutured wounds or abrasions. Bactroban Ointment Topical treatment of

    primary skin infections eg, impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis & ecthyma. Secondary infections

    eg, infected eczema, infected traumatic lesions including abrasions, insect bites, minor wounds &

    burns. Bacterial contamination prophylaxis.

    Dosage/ Direction for use: Bactroban Cream Adult, children & elderly Apply tid for up to 10

    days. Bactroban Ointment Adult, child, elderly & hepatic impairment Apply bid-tid for up to 10

    days.

    Contraindications: Hypersensitivity

    Special Precautions: Avoid contact w/ eyes. Discontinue use if sensitization reaction or severe

    local irritation occur & prolonged/significant diarrhea occurs. Overgrowth of nonsusceptible

    organisms in prolonged use. Not suitable for ophth or intranasal use. Bactroban Cream

    Pregnancy. Bactroban Ointment Do not use at the site of central venous cannulation nor in

    conjunction w/ cannulae. Moderate to severe renal impairment. Lactation.

    Adverse Reactions: Bactroban Cream Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions. Bactroban Ointment

    Burning (localized to area of application).

    Preg Safety (US):

    Category B: Either animal-reproduction studies have not demonstrated a foetal risk but there are

    no controlled studies in pregnant women or animal-reproduction studies have shown an adverse


    effect (other than a decrease in fertility) that was not confirmed in controlled studies in women in

    the 1st trimester (and there is no evidence of a risk in later trimesters).

    MIMS Class: Topical Antibiotics

    ATC Classification: D06AX09 - mupirocin ; Belongs to the class of other topical antibiotics used

    in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

    Regulatory Classification: Non-Rx

    Non-prescription medicine; supplied without need for prescription.

    Presentation/Packing: Bactroban Cream cream 2% [15 g x 1's (P591/tube)]

    Bactroban Cream cream 2% [5 g x 1's (P283/tube)]

    Bactroban Ointment oint 2%[15 g x 1's (P591/tube)]

    Bactroban Ointment oint 2% [2.5 g x 1's (P147/tube)]

    Bactroban Ointment oint 2% [5 g x 1's (P283/tube)]

    Papi Topi Derm Wound Cream - 20g

    For disinfection of wound area, brought by cut , bruises, burns, parasitic intrusion or post surgery

    perparations giving way to faster healing of wound. For faster extermination of gram (+) and

    gram (-) bacteria affecting the healing process of founds. Wards off parasitic re-entry and

    discourages insects from incubating the affected area.


    Indication: Anti-septic, Antibacterial, Anti-parasitic and Insect Repellent Cream for Dogs and

    Cats.

    Direction:

    Clean affected area well. Dry the affected area with cotton or clean sheet of cloth. Apply

    sufficient amount of cream covering the entire affected surface. Apply 3x a week or every other

    day for 1 week long until the wound is dry. Store in room temperature.

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