Mupirocin Ointment: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Mupirocin Ointment
| Generic name | Mupirocin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Topical antibiotic (RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial) |
| Forms | Ointment (2%) |
Mupirocin ointment is a prescription medicine applied to the skin to treat a skin infection called impetigo caused by certain bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes).
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.