Indications:
Mupirocin is a topical antibacterial agent, active against those organisms responsible for the majority of skin infections, e.g. Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains, other staphylococci, streptococci. It is also active against Gram-negative organisms such as Escherichia coli and Haemophilus influenzae. Mupirocin Ointment is used for skin infections, e.g. impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis.
Dosage and Administration:
Adult dosage
Secondarily Infected Traumatic Skin Lesions:
Lesions up to 10cm in length or 100cm2 in area due to Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Impetigo:
Due to S. aureus and S. pyogenes
Apply a small amount to the affected area tid for up to 10 days; reevaluate if no clinical response observed within 3-5 days.
Pediatric dosage
Secondarily Infected Traumatic Skin Lesions:
Lesions up to 10cm in length or 100cm2 in area due to S. aureus and S. pyogenes
Impetigo:
Due to S. aureus and S. pyogenes
Apply a small amount to the affected area tid for up to 10 days; reevaluate if no clinical response observed within 3-5 days.
Dosage consideration
concomitant medication:
Do not apply concurrently with any other lotions, creams, or ointments.
Contraindication:
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients (eg propylene glycol)
