Mupirocin (Nasal)
Description
Mupirocin (Nasal) is an antibiotic that is used to kill a group of bacteria found in nasal passages and for the elimination of nasal colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Mupirocin (Nasal)
- Swelling of the face or mouth
- Itchy rash
- Difficulty in breathing
Uses of Mupirocin (Nasal)
What is it prescribed for?
- Nasal Carriage of staphylococcus aureus infection
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. If the medicine is used, care should be taken that the infant's skin does not come in contact with the medicine and that the infant does not swallow the medicine. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to mupirocin or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. If the medicine is used, care should be taken that the infant's skin does not come in contact with the medicine and that the infant does not swallow the medicine. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Eye irritation
Ensure that the medicine does not come in contact with your eyes. This medicine may cause severe eye irritation. In the case of accidental contact, the eyes should be rinsed with water immediately and thoroughly.
Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in such cases.
Local irritation
This medicine may cause severe local irritation. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctor's supervision.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 12 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established
Intranasal use only
This medicine is intended for intranasal use only. Avoid contact with the eyes or open wounds.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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.
Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Report any adverse effects to the doctor immediately.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by interfering with the protein synthesis of bacteria.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Topical nasal antibiotics, Nasal preparations
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 30 Oct 2019
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