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Supirocin-B Plus Ointment

Manufactured byGLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsBeclomethasone (0.025 %w/w) + Mupirocin (2 %w/w)
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Description

Supirocin-B Plus Ointment is a combination of Beclomethasone and Mupirocin. It is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections. Mupirocin works by killing the infection-causing bacteria and preventing further bacterial growth. Beclomethasone works by blocking certain chemicals responsible for redness, swelling, and itching at the site of infection and provides relief. Supirocin-B Plus Ointment may cause burning sensation, itching, redness, and dryness at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Supirocin-B Plus Ointment should be applied topically on the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using the medicine for the prescribed duration to reduce your risk of re-infection. Supirocin-B Plus Ointment should be avoided if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Supirocin-B Plus Ointment

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Supirocin-B Plus Ointment

Burning sensation of skin

Itching, redness, dryness at application site

Uses of Supirocin-B Plus Ointment

What is it prescribed for?

Bacterial skin infections

Supirocin-B Plus Ointment is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It also provides relief from redness, swelling, and itching that may be associated with a bacterial skin infection.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The time required by Supirocin-B Plus Ointment to show its effect is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The duration for which Supirocin-B Plus Ointment remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Supirocin-B Plus Ointment.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    It is not known whether Supirocin-B Plus Ointment will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    It is not known if Supirocin-B Plus Ointment passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.

Allergy

Avoid Supirocin-B Plus Ointment if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

It is not known whether Supirocin-B Plus Ointment will affect your developing foetus. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Supirocin-B Plus Ointment passes into breastmilk. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor. Avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.

General warnings

Antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a condition where infection-causing organisms develop the ability to defeat the effect of drugs designed to kill them. Hence, to avoid such resistance, you should always complete the entire course of treatment with Supirocin-B Plus Ointment as prescribed by your doctor.

External use only

Supirocin-B Plus Ointment is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Seek immediate medical help in case of accidental ingestion.

Other medicines

Supirocin-B Plus Ointment may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Inform your doctor about all the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.

Missed Dose

Try not to miss a dose of Supirocin-B Plus Ointment. In case of a missed dose, apply it as soon as you remember.

Overdose

Since Supirocin-B Plus Ointment is intended for external use, the likelihood of an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
Supirocin-B Plus Ointment is meant for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor. Close the cover of the tube immediately after use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube. Use Supirocin-B Plus Ointment at around the same time every day for the ease of remembrance. Ensure that you complete the course of the treatment as prescribed by your doctor. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless directed by your doctor. Do not give Supirocin-B Plus Ointment to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Supirocin-B Plus Ointment is a combination of Beclomethasone and Mupirocin. Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid. It works by decreasing the formation of certain chemical substances in your body that are responsible for causing redness, swelling, and itching of the affected part of your skin. Mupirocin is an antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. This prevents cell growth and eventually kills the bacteria.

Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Topical steroids, Topical antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Mupirocin 2% w/w Ointment - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 4 October 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3365/smpc>

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 4 October 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3365.pdf>

Drugs, H., 2021. Mupirocin: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 4 October 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a688004.html>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Beclomethasone. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 5 October 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Beclomethasone>

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Information on this page was last updated on 12 Nov 2021

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