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Mupimet is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Mupimet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Mupimet 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 Mupimet safe for pregnant women?
Mupimet is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Mupimet safe during breastfeeding?
Mupimet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Mupimet on the Kidneys?
Mupimet is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Mupimet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Mupimet on the liver.
What is the effect of Mupimet on the Heart?
Mupimet is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mupimet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mupimet habit forming or addictive?
Mupimet does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mupimet is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Mupimet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mupimet
It is safe to take Mupimet with food.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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