Mupirocin

What is mupirocin?

Mupirocin, an antibiotic, is used to treat impetigo as well as other skin infections caused by bacteria. It is not effective against fungal or viral infections.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How should this medicine be used?

Mupirocin comes in an ointment that is applied to the skin. Mupirocin is usually applied three times a day for 1 to 2 weeks. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you don't understand. Use mupirocin exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Wash the affected skin area thoroughly, and then gently apply a small amount (a thin film) of the ointment. You may cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing.

Do not apply mupirocin to your eyes.

Do not apply mupirocin to burn unless told to do so by your doctor.

What special precautions should I follow?

Before using mupirocin,

• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to mupirocin or any other drugs.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take while using mupirocin. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using mupirocin, call your doctor.

What side effects can this medication cause?

Mupirocin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• burning, stinging, pain, itching, or rash

🔗 Reference: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a688004.html