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Mupon is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Mupon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Mupon 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 Mupon safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Mupon safely.
Is the use of Mupon safe during breastfeeding?
Mupon does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Mupon on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Mupon on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mupon on the Liver?
Mupon does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Mupon on the Heart?
You can take Mupon without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mupon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mupon habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mupon has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Mupon since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Mupon is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mupon is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mupon
You can take Mupon with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mupon
Drinking alcohol while on Mupon does not produce side effects. However, it is in your best interest to be careful.
Yes, Mupon is safe to use, if applied in prescribed quantity for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed which occurs rarely such as rash, swelling, and contact dermatitis. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
Mupon 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.
Yes, Mupon 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 Mupon is applied three times a day on the affected area for 5 - 10 days.
No, Mupon 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. Mupon contains mupirocin which is an antibiotic that only kills the bacteria not fungi which causes athlete's foot.
Yes, Mupon can treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. It is effectively used in the treatment of infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Since Mupon is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised not to use it by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
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