Mupicin Benefits & Uses

Mupicin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Mupicin Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Above 3 months old can use

Mupicin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mupicin is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction
Itching or burning

Mild

Rash
Cough
Rhinitis
Pharyngitis

Common

Altered taste

Mupicin Related Warnings

Is the use of Mupicin safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Mupicin in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Mupicin safe during breastfeeding?

Mupicin does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Mupicin on the Kidneys?

Mupicin is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Mupicin on the Liver?

Mupicin does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Mupicin on the Heart?

Mupicin is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Mupicin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mupicin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Burns
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mupicin

Is this Mupicin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Mupicin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mupicin since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Mupicin is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Mupicin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Mupicin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mupicin

Taking Mupicin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mupicin

Consuming limited amounts of alcohol while taking Mupicin does not cause any harmful effects. But it is best to observe caution.

Safe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Bactroban (mupirocin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 759

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 879-880

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