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Mupimet Benefits & Uses

Mupimet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Mupimet 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

Mupimet Related Warnings

Is the use of Mupimet safe for pregnant women?

Mupimet is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Mupimet safe during breastfeeding?

Mupimet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Mupimet on the Kidneys?

Mupimet is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Mupimet on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Mupimet on the Heart?

Mupimet is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Mupimet Contraindications

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

Burns
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mupimet

Is this Mupimet habit forming or addictive?

Mupimet does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Mupimet as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Mupimet is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Mupimet for mental disorders.

No

Mupimet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mupimet

It is safe to take Mupimet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mupimet

Drinking alcohol while on Mupimet does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about Mupimet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Mupimet treat Impetigo?

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

Yes, Mupimet 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 Mupimet is applied three times a day on the affected area for 5 - 10 days.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Mupimet cause dry skin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Mupimet 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Mupimet treat athlete's foot?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, Mupimet 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. Mupimet contains mupirocin which is an antibiotic that only kills the bacteria not fungi which causes athlete's foot.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Mupimet cause stinging?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Medicine] may cause stinging or burning sensation in a few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you experience excessive stinging or burning sensation on the skin after applying this drug, then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Mupimet work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Mupimet 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. Mupimet is effective against mainly gram-positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.