Mupirocin

Indications & Dose:

Impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-resistant and P-lactamase producing strains), S. epidermidis. S. saprophyticus, Bhemolytic Streptococcus, Str-pyogenes: eradication of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant S. urrrcjr.s.‘ secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions.
DOSE: TOP-Apply small amount to affected area tid

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to mupirocin or other ointments containg polyethylene glycol and any of its constituents.

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Lactations:

Pregnancy category B; excretion into breast milk unknown

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Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

SKIN: Burning, contact dermatitis, dry skin, erythema; increased exudate, itching, rash, stinging, swelling, tenderness

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Comparable efficacy to systemic semisynthetic penicillins and erythromycin in impetigo and infected wounds

Patient And Carer Advice: