Common Application site irritation, Burning sensation, Rash, Itching.

Expert advice for Pirocin Ointment

Avoid direct contact of cream with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding
Patients allergic to mupirocin or any of its ingredients.

Q. What is Pirocin used for?
Pirocin is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic lesions like abrasions, sutured wounds and small lacerations with susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Q. Is Pirocin good for acne?
Pirocin is not indicated for the treatment of acne.

Q. Is Pirocin used for fungal (yeast) infections and viral (herpes or ringworm)?
Pirocin is used to treat bacterial skin infections and does not act against fungal (yeast) and viral (herpes or ringworm) infections.

Q. Is Pirocin used for diaper rash?
Pirocin is an antibacterial and will only help if the diaper rash is associated with bacterial infection. Please consult your doctor before using this for an infected diaper rash.

Q. Does Pirocin treat eczema?
Pirocin is not indicated for the treatment of eczema but can be used in case eczema is associated with infection. Please consult your doctor before using mupirocin in this condition, as eczema should be diagnosed by a doctor before it is being treated.

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

Q. Is Pirocin used to stop itching?
No. Pirocin is not indicated to relieve itching. Its indicated for the treatment of infections. If there is itching because of the underlying infection, then itching may subside when the infection is treated.

Q. Is Pirocin a topical steroid?
No, Pirocin is not a topical steroid.