Mupifen Ointment 5gm: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Mupifen Information

Mupifen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Mupifen have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Mupifen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Mupifen include Altered taste. While these are the most often observed Mupifen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Mupifen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Mupifen has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Mupifen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Mupifen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Mupifen in conditions like Burns. The section on Mupifen contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Mupifen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Mupifen is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Mupifen Benefits & Uses
Mupifen Dosage & How to Take
Mupifen Side Effects
Mupifen Related Warnings
Mupifen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Mupifen
Mupifen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Mupifen Benefits & Uses

Mupifen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

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

Mupifen Related Warnings

Is the use of Mupifen safe for pregnant women?

Mupifen is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Mupifen safe during breastfeeding?

Mupifen does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Mupifen on the Kidneys?

Mupifen is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Mupifen on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Mupifen on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Mupifen on the Heart?

Mupifen is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Mupifen Contraindications

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

Burns
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mupifen

Is this Mupifen habit forming or addictive?

Mupifen does not cause addiction.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Mupifen is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Mupifen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Mupifen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mupifen

Taking Mupifen with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mupifen

Taking Mupifen with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about Mupifen

Question over 5 years ago

Can Mupifen cause hair loss?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Mupifen treat Impetigo?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Mupifen treat MRSA?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Mupifen work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Mupifen?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

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.