INTRODUCTION

MUPRITIS contains Mupirocin an antibiotic, which is used to kill bacterial skin infections such as impetigo, folliculitis and boils which work by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Mupirocin which belongs to antibiotics produced through fermentation of Pseudomonas fluorescens which inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to bacterial isoleucyl t-RNA synthetase. It has bacteriostatic property at minimum inhibitory concentrations and bactericidal properties at the higher concentrations reached when applied locally.

Always use MUPRITIS, exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Before using this medicine, tell your doctor, if you have or had any allergic, skin infections, are pregnant women or   breastfeeding mothers. The common side effects are burning sensation in skin. Avoid contact with eyes and nose, if accidentally gets, wash them thoroughly with water.

USES OF MUPRITIS

• Treats bacterial skin infections such as impetigo, folliculitis and boils

HOW MUPRITIS WORKS

Mupirocin works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Use MUPRITIS as prescribed by your doctor. It is for external use only. It should be applied to the infected area of skin up to three times a day. Check the label for directions before use.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MUPRITIS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Tell your physician if you are using or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT MUPRITIS

Does MUPRITIS cause burning sensation?

Yes, it may cause slight burning sensation, if this reaction persists, consult your doctor for advice.

What if I do not get better after using MUPRITIS?

Tell your physician if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

For how long do I need to use MUPRITIS?

Use this medicine for the duration as advised by your doctor.

REFERENCES

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3. Chambers HF, Deck DH. Miscellaneous Antimicrobial Agents; Disingectants, Antiseptics, & Sterilants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. Page - 877-878.

4. John M Conly and B Lynn Johnston. Mupirocin - Are we in danger of losing it? May-June, 2002. [Accessed on June 22, 2021] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2094870/

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6. GlaxoSmithKline South Africa (Pty) Ltd. 30 June 1987, [Revised on Dec 6, 2013] [Accessed on June 22, 2021] https://gskpro.com/content/dam/global/hcpportal/en_MW/PI/Bactroban-Topical-GDS13.pdf

USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Complete Blood Count