Mupirocin
Information about Mupirocin
Mupirocin Uses
Mupirocin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
How Mupirocin works
Mupirocin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading.
Common side effects of Mupirocin
Itching, Burning sensation, Stinging sensation, Pain
Available Medicine for Mupirocin
T-BactGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹134 to ₹3194 variant(s)
B BactWallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹131 to ₹2903 variant(s)
MupimetFourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
₹121 to ₹2172 variant(s)
MupiHegde and Hegde Pharmaceutical LLP
₹113 to ₹2293 variant(s)
SupirocinGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹99 to ₹2504 variant(s)
MupinaseCipla Ltd
₹123 to ₹1442 variant(s)
M-PowerZydus Cadila
₹1041 variant(s)
MuponStadmed Pvt Ltd
₹131 to ₹1732 variant(s)
MUInd Swift Laboratories Ltd
₹1261 variant(s)
K BactIndi Pharma
₹1311 variant(s)
Expert advice for Mupirocin
- Mupirocin is used to treat bacterial skin infections such as impetigo.
- Clean and dry the affected area and apply the medicine at least 3 times a day. A dressing can be applied over the treated area if needed.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- It can cause slight irritation at the application site. Let your doctor know if the irritation does not go away.
- Do not use for more than 10 days. Throw away any cream that is left over.
- If your skin condition does not improve within 3 to 5 days, see your doctor.