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Mupifen Ointment 15gm, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Mupifen Ointment 15gm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Mupifen Ointment 15gm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Mupifen Ointment 15gm also has some side effects, the most common being Altered taste. Some other side effects of Mupifen Ointment 15gm have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Mupifen Ointment 15gm normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Mupifen Ointment 15gm's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Mupifen Ointment 15gm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Mupifen Ointment 15gm related warnings section.
Mupifen Ointment 15gm is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Burns are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Mupifen Ointment 15gm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Mupifen Ointment 15gm have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Mupifen Ointment 15gm, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Mupifen Ointment 15gm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Mupifen Ointment 15gm safe for pregnant women?
Mupifen is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Mupifen Ointment 15gm safe during breastfeeding?
Mupifen does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Mupifen Ointment 15gm on the Kidneys?
Mupifen is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mupifen Ointment 15gm on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Mupifen on the liver.
What is the effect of Mupifen Ointment 15gm on the Heart?
Mupifen is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mupifen Ointment 15gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mupifen Ointment 15gm habit forming or addictive?
Mupifen Ointment 15gm does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Mupifen Ointment 15gm since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Mupifen Ointment 15gm is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Mupifen Ointment 15gm is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mupifen Ointment 15gm
Taking Mupifen Ointment 15gm with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mupifen Ointment 15gm
Taking Mupifen Ointment 15gm with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.
No, Mupifen does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. If you are experiencing hair loss after using this drug, then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Mupifen can treat impetigo (school sores). It is effectively used in the treatment of impetigo caused by bacteria Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. To treat impetigo Mupifen is applied three times a day on the affected area for 5 - 10 days.
Yes, Mupifen can treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. It is effectively used in the treatment of infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Since Mupifen is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised not to use it by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
Mupifen 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. Mupifen is effective against mainly gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Mupifen 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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