Mupirocin Ointment

Mupirocin is a cream or ointment that fights bacteria on the skin. It’s used to treat small infections like impetigo or Staph infections. It’s a cream or ointment that you put on your skin a few times each day for 10 days. This medicine can be used for adults and children who are at least 2 months old for the ointment and at least 3 months old for the cream. Even though mupirocin doesn’t have many side effects, some people might get a headache, feel sick to their stomach, or have burning where they put the medicine.

The medicine stops bacteria from producing some proteins that they need to stay alive. This kills germs to help heal skin infections.

How To Use Mupirocin Ointment?

• Before you start using Mupirocin, read the instructions from your pharmacist. Read it again each time you get more of the medicine.
• Use this medicine only on the outside of your body. First, make sure to clean and dry the area that is affected. Next, put a little bit of medicine on the spot like the doctor told you, usually three times each day. You can put a bandage on the area that was treated.
• Take this medicine every day to get the best results from it. Keep using it for as long as the doctor tells you, even if you start feeling better before that. If you stop taking the medicine too soon, the infection could come back.
• Do not use this medicine near your eyes, nose, mouth, or on big areas of skin that are hurt unless your doctor tells you to. If you get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth by mistake, wash it with lots of water.

Benefits

Mupirocin ointment is a cream that helps to heal skin infections. Here are some of the main advantages of using mupirocin ointment:

Effective against Bacteria: Mupirocin can fight bacteria that cause skin infections, like Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and other types of bacteria. It can also fight MRSA.

Helps impetigo: Mupirocin is often used to treat impetigo, a very contagious bacterial skin infection that causes blisters and sores.

Treats Folliculitis: Mupirocin can be used to treat folliculitis, which is an infection of the hair follicles. It’s often caused by Staphylococcus aureus. 

Helps stop infections after surgery: Doctors use Mupirocin ointment to reduce the chance of getting an infection after surgery, especially for patients who are more likely to get sick.

Easy to use: Mupirocin ointment is simple to put on and most patients can use it without any problems. It is usually used 2-3 times a day until the infection goes away.

Few side effects: Mupirocin ointment is less likely to cause side effects throughout the body compared to oral antibiotics. This is because it is applied directly to the skin and only a small amount gets into the blood.

Affordable: Mupirocin ointment is usually cheaper than other skin antibiotics, so it’s a good choice for a lot of patients.

Side Effects

• Stinging sensation
• Pain
• Itching
• Burning sensation

Precautions

• Before you use mupirocin, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it or if you have any other allergies. This product might have ingredients that don’t do anything and they can make you have allergies or other issues. Inquire with your pharmacist for further information.
• Before you take this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially if you have kidney disease and are using a type of mupirocin with polyethene glycol.
• Before you have surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the things you use, like medicine, or even herbal products.
• This medication should not be used unless necessary during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about the good and bad things that could happen.