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USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Mupirocin (2% w/w)

Therapeutic Uses:
derma

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Mumet Ointment is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Mumet Ointment is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Mumet Ointment does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Mumet Ointment is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mumet Ointment may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Mumet Ointment is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mumet Ointment may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Mupirocin   2% w/w

Uses of Mumet Ointment
Mumet Ointment is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How to use Mumet Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Mumet Ointment works
Mumet Ointment is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections.

Side Effects:

Common Rash, Allergic reaction, Itching, Burning sensation, Tingling sensation.

Expert advice for Mumet Ointment
Do not start or continue mupirocin and consult your doctor: 

if you are allergic to mupirocin, or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
if the patient is less than 1 year old.

Mupirocin can cause severe skin reactions or allergies, thrush (a yeast infection) may develop if mupirocin is used for a long time, so skin may have  bright red spots which may be very itchy with small pustules . If this occurs, tell your doctor.Keep the cream away from your eyes. If the cream gets into your eyes accidentally, wash them thoroughly with water.Use nasal preparation of mupirocin for preventing or treating infections inside your nose.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Mumet good for acne?
Yes. It is good for acne

Q. Is mupirocin ointment a steroid or contain sulphur?
No, mupirocin is an antibiotic

Q. Is Mumet ointment used for yeast infections or herpes or ringworm?
No. Mumet is used as an antibacterial ointment

Q. Is Mumet used for diaper rash?
Mumet is an antibacterial and will only help if the diaper rash has become infected with bacteria

Q. Does Mumet treat eczema?
No, not unless you have infected eczema which generally would need to be diagnosed by a doctor

Q. Does Mumet clog pores?
No. Mumet does not clog pores

Q. Does Mumet ointment used to stop itching?
No. The indication is not itching but infection. Normally when infection is taken care of, itching subsidises on its own.