RM MUPIROCIN 5G OINTMENT

Medicine Information

What is this medicine used for?

• Topical treatment of primary and secondary bacterial skin infections
• Caused by Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Pyogenes
• Impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis and ecthyma

How much and how often should you use this medicine?

2-3 times a day for up to 10 days, depending on response.

Do not mix with other preparations as there is a chance of dilution, resulting in reduction in the antibacterial activity and potential loss of stability of Mupirocin in the ointment.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients who have a history of hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation.

Special Precautions

• Patients with renal impairment
• Not suitable for ophthalmic use, intranasal use, at the site of central venous cannulation.
• Polyethylene glycol can be absorbed from open wounds.
• Mupirocin should not be used in conditions where absorption of large quantities of polyethylene glycol is possible, especially in patients with renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

• Common: Burning localized to area of application
• Uncommon: Itching, erythema, stinging and dryness localized to the area of application.
• Very rare: Systemic allergic reactions to Mupirocin.

Availability

Mupirocin 20mg/g ointment is available in a 5g tube.

Indication

RM MUPIROCIN 5G TUBE OIN 1BOX SS PH

Ingredients

Each gram contains: Mupirocin 20mg