Halobetasol + Mupirocin
Information about Halobetasol + Mupirocin
Halobetasol + Mupirocin Uses
Halobetasol+Mupirocin is used in the treatment of skin infections.
How Halobetasol + Mupirocin works
Halobetasol + Mupirocin is a combination of two medicines: Halobetasol and Mupirocin which treat skin infections. Halobetasol is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Mupirocin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading.
Common side effects of Halobetasol + Mupirocin
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Available Medicine for Halobetasol + Mupirocin
Mufix-HAS Lifesciences
₹1601 variant(s)
Halobet MPAjanta Pharma Ltd
₹851 variant(s)
GrmBio Swizz Pharmaceuticals
₹2971 variant(s)
Expert advice for Halobetasol + Mupirocin
- Halobetasol + Mupirocin must be applied as a thin layer on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.