Dosage form: ointment
Drug class:Topical antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2021.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
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- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
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Indications and Usage for Mupirocin
Mupirocin ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes).
Mupirocin Dosage and Administration
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- For Topical Use Only.
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- Apply a small amount of Mupirocin ointment, with a cotton swab or gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times daily for up to 10 days.
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- Cover the treated area with gauze dressing if desired.
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- Re-evaluate patients not showing a clinical response within 3 to 5 days.
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- Mupirocin ointment is not for intranasal, ophthalmic, or other mucosal use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.6)].<...
