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Mupirocin

RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial
Cream · Ointment202 brands · 184 makers
Mupirocin is a RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial. Mupirocin cream is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm 2 in area) due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. Mupirocin is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Dermatological Medicines (Topical).
Generic namemupirocin
Therapeutic classDermatological Medicines (Topical) > 13.2 Anti-infective medicines (complementary list)
Form & strength (NLEM)Cream or ointment: 2%
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Mupirocin cream is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm 2 in area) due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Mupirocin. Full label: DailyMed.

Mupirocin cream is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm 2 in area) due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes).

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Mupirocin. Full label: DailyMed.

For Topical Use Only. Apply a small amount of mupirocin cream, with a cotton swab or gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times daily for 10 days. Cover the treated area with gauze dressing if desired.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Mupirocin cream is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any of the excipients of mupirocin cream. Known hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any of the excipients of mupirocin cream.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Severe Allergic Reactions: Anaphylaxis, urticaria, angioedema, and generalized rash have been reported in patients treated with formulations of mupirocin, including mupirocin cream. Eye Irritation: Avoid contact with eyes. Local Irritation: Discontinue in the event of sensitization or severe local irritation. Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea (CDAD): If diarrhea occurs, evaluate patients for CDAD. Potential for Microbial Overgrowth: Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms, including fungi.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Severe Allergic Reactions Eye Irritation Local Irritation Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea The most frequent adverse reactions (at least 1%) were headache, rash, and nausea. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

202 products from 184 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Abetabact OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Abetar Healthcaretube of 5 gm Ointment
Adzobact 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)ADZO Lifesciences Pvt Ltdtube of 10 gm Ointment
Ag-Bact OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Algen Healthcare Limitedtube of 5 gm Ointment
Amrocin OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Amsure Healthcaretube of 5 gm Ointment
Apmupi OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Apkavit Lifesciencestube of 5 gm Ointment
Axibact 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Aurz Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdtube of 5 gm Ointment
B Bact OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdtube of 10 gm Ointment
B Muce OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Biochem Pharmaceutical Industriestube of 5 gm Ointment
B Sim 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Starzol Pharmatube of 5 gm Ointment
BaciFoe OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Insutik pharmaceuticals Private Limitedtube of 10 gm Ointment
Bacrocin 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Benedic Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltdtube of 5 gm Ointment
Bact M 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Quality Pharma Products Pvt. Ltd.tube of 5 gm Ointment
Bacticin OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Parker Robinson Pvt Ltdtube of 5 gm Ointment
Bactifree LotionMupirocin (NA)Lupin Ltdbottle of 100 ml Lotion
Bactirel OintmentMupirocin (2%)Reliance Life Sciencestube of 5 gm Ointment
Bactisan 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Exsan Healthcaretube of 5 gm Ointment
Bactivac OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Prevego Healthcare & Research Private Limitedtube of 5 gm Ointment
Bactocid OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Kusum Healthcare Pvt Ltdtube of 5 gm Ointment
Bactofast OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Grefith Life Sciences Pvt Ltdtube of 5 gm Ointment
Bioprocin 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Bio Heal Remediestube of 5 gm Ointment
Brobact 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Icarus Healthcare Pvt Ltdtube of 5 gm Ointment
Bupirobact 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)German Remediestube of 5 gm Ointment
Ceasebact 2% CreamMupirocin (2% w/w)Amwill Healthcaretube of 5 gm Cream
Cinpro 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Catholicon Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdtube of 5 gm Ointment
Cuticin 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Remedial Healthcaretube of 5 gm Ointment
D Bact 2% OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Mediday Healthcare Pvt Ltdtube of 5 gm Ointment
Dermurex OintmentMupirocin (2% w/v)Rytus Therapeutics Ltdtube of 5 gm Ointment
Dibact OintmentMupirocin (2% w/w)Astra Labstube of 5 gm Ointment
Dibact PowderMupirocin (2%)Astra Labssachet of 5 gm Powder
Dol Bact 2% CreamMupirocin (2% w/w)Dolvis Bio Pharma Pvt Ltdtube of 5 gm Cream

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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