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Impycid Ointment is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Impycid Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Impycid Ointment safely.
Is the use of Impycid Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Impycid Ointment does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Impycid Ointment on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Impycid Ointment on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Impycid Ointment on the Liver?
Impycid Ointment does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Impycid Ointment on the Heart?
Impycid Ointment is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Impycid Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Impycid Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Impycid Ointment does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Impycid Ointment does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Impycid Ointment is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Impycid Ointment in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Impycid Ointment
Taking Impycid Ointment with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Impycid Ointment
Consuming limited amounts of alcohol while taking Impycid Ointment does not cause any harmful effects. But it is best to observe caution.
Impycid Ointment is a brand name of mupirocin and it comes in the form of topical ointment and cream. It belongs to the class of drug known as topical antibiotics which is effective against Gram-positive bacteria. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections such as impetigo (school sores), infection of the hair root (folliculitis), and boils.
Yes, Impycid Ointment is safe to use, if applied in prescribed quantity for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed which occurs rarely such as rash, swelling, and contact dermatitis. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Impycid Ointment works by inhibiting RNA synthetase enzyme in bacteria that is essential for bacterial protein synthesis due to which the bacteria cannot make new proteins. The absence of these proteins results in stunned bacterial growth due to which bacteria is not able to survive. Impycid Ointment is effective against mainly gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Yes, Impycid Ointment may cause dry skin in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing dryness of the skin after applying this drug, then you are advised to use moisturizer. The moisturizer should be applied only after ensuring that it does not affect the absorption of the drug.
No, Impycid Ointment does not treat athlete's foot (also known as tinea pedis) that is a fungal infection which causes itching, stinging, scaling, and redness of the foot. Impycid Ointment contains mupirocin which is an antibiotic that only kills the bacteria not fungi which causes athlete's foot.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bactroban (mupirocin)
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