Mupirocin is exclusively used topically as cream or ointment. It is well absorbed after oral and parenteral administration, but its serum concentrations are short-lived due to extensive degradation to monic acid, an antibacterially inactive metabolite. For treatment of skin infections such as impetigo...
Drug Classes:topical antibiotic Availability:prescription only, generic available How is it used?cream and ointment that are applied to the skin Uses Side Effects Warnings & Precautions Interactions Overdose/Missed Dose Reviews (68) Uses What is mupirocin used for?
Mupirocin is available in two dosage forms for topical use, cream and ointment. The dosage of this medication will vary for different patients. Please use it under your doctor's supervision. For topical dosage form (cream): Adults and children 3 months of age and older—Apply three times ...
• If desired, cover affected area with gauze dressing after applying cream or ointment. • Don't use intranasal form with any other nasal spray. • Don't use Bactroban ointment on mucosal surfaces. Use Bactroban Nasal (mupirocin calcium ointment) intranasally. • Know that although mupir...
Bactroban Cream (mupirocin calcium cream) is anantibioticused to treat infections of the skin such asimpetigo. Some formulations of Bactroban are available ingenericform. What Are Side Effects of Bactroban Cream? Bactroban Cream may cause serious side effects including: ...
Topical antibiotic Mechanism of action Selective binding to bacterial isoleucyl transfer-RNA synthetase, causing inhibition of protein synthesis Dosage form 2% cream, ointment Dermatologic indications and dosage See table Common side effects Cutaneous: burning sensation, dryness, pruritus; redness Serious sid...
Mupirocin is a new, topical antibiotic effective for the treatment of impetigo. It has a unique structure, mechanism of action, and water-miscible formulation. When it is applied to an infected area three times daily, clinical improvement should be seen in 85% to 100% of patients within 3 ...
Mupirocin calcium is available in the form of a cream or ointment and is typically applied to the affected area two to three times a day. It is important to follow the instructions provided by a healthcare professional when using this medication. Overall, mupirocin calcium is a valuable ...
Mupirocin is an antibiotic ointment that is used topically to treat infections of impetigo, MRSA, and staph infections. The nasal spray may be prescribed for individuals that come into contact with patients infected with MRSA, or other infectious disease
It is used as a cream or ointment applied to the skin. Chemical Name: 5,9-Anhydro-2,3,4,8-tetradeoxy-8-[[3-(2-hydroxy-1-methylpropyl)oxiranyl]methyl]-3-methyl-[2E,8[2S,3S(1S,2S)]]-L-talonon-2-enonic acid 8-carboxyoctyl ester Cas No.: 12650-69-0 Molecular Formula: C26H...