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Mupirocin, an antibiotic prescription drug, comes as a topical ointment, topical cream, and nasal ointment. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and killing it. It is mainly used to cure skin disease. It stops the bacteria from multiplying and treats the skin disease called impetigo and folliculitis. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Mupirocin Topical Medication


1
Why Doctor Prescribed Mupirocin Topical?
  • Drugs, Herbs and Supplements

2
Why we use Mupirocin Topical Medication?
  • Mupirocin, an antibiotic prescription drug, comes
    as a topical ointment, topical cream, and nasal
    ointment.
  • It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and
    killing it.
  • It is mainly used to cure skin disease.
  • It stops the bacteria from multiplying and treats
    the skin disease called impetigo and folliculitis.

3
How to use Mupirocin Topical Medication?
  • Wash/Sanitize your hand before using the topical
    medication.
  • Clean and Dry the affected area and apply a small
    amount of ointment.
  • You should advised to not leave the area open,
    always try to cover with some bandage.
  • Since it is used for the external parts, so one
    should advised to avoid the sensitive parts like
    nose, mouth, ear, eye, etc.

4
Precaution One should follow
  • Tell your doctor every detail of your medical
    history.
  • Ask your doctor if you are allergic to any
    medicine.
  • You should immediately stops the medication if
    you are feeling itching, pain, stinging, burning
    and rashing in the skin.
  • This medication may cause drowsiness for a while
    so never consume it while you are driving.
  • Never share this medication with the one who is
    not prescribed.
  • Dont try to use it more or less than prescribed
    by your doctor or pharmacist.

5
Side Effects of Mupirocin Topical Medication
  • Mupirocin does not cause drowsiness but there are
    some precautions to avoid the side effects like
    burning, itching, rashes, nausea that are always
    used as prescribed.
  • Many people using this medication do not have
    side effects.
  • You should immediately stop medication, if you
    have any of side effects.

6
Important Information Missed Dose
  • If you missed a dose, use it as soon as you
    remember. If it is near the time of your next
    dose you are advised to skip the dose and
    continue from next time.
  • Always use this medication regularly to get the
    most benefit from it, do not increase or decrease
    the dose without consulting your doctor.

7
Storage and Disposal of the Mupirocin Topical
Medication
  • Storage Always store these Mupirocin Topical
    medication in the container they came in, tightly
    closed and out of reach of children. Keep this
    away from the excessive heat and moisture. Do not
    freeze and store it at room temperature.
  • Disposal To ensure that no one other than you
    consume it without a doctor prescription, you
    should dispose of it or drain it when not needed.

8
Thank You...
  • Visit here to get the full information about this
    medication.
  • https//medsol.info/drugs/mupirocin
    -ointment/
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