Mupirocin Usage

Mupirocin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.

How Mupirocin works

Mupirocin is an antibiotic. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections.

Common side effects of Mupirocin

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

Expert advice for Mupirocin

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

Ques. Q. Is Mupirocin good for acne?
Yes. It is good for acne

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

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

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

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

Ques. Q. Does Mupirocin clog pores?
No. Mupirocin does not clog pores

Ques. Q. Does Mupirocin 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.