Procin

Procin

mupirocin

Manufacturer:

Front Pharmaceutical

Distributor:

Trumed
Full Prescribing Info
Contents
Mupirocin.
Description
Each gram contains Mupirocin, USP 20 mg.
Indications/Uses
Mupirocin is an antibacterial topical ointment that applied is for the treatment against Gram-positive aerobes, Listeria monocytogenes and Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Mupirocin ointment should be applied 3 times daily for 10 days; treatment should be re-evaluated if there is no response after 3 to 5 days.
Direction of Use: Before applying, cleanse the hands and the skin infected with soap and water then pat to dry. Put a thin layer of Mupirocin ointment on the affected areas then gently rub in circular motion. Wash the hands after applying to prevent ingestion.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to the active ingredients.
Warnings
Irregular use or premature discontinuation of treatment carries risk of antibiotic resistance. Do not swallow the contents of the ointment. Accidental ingestion may lead to nausea and epigastric pain.
Special Precautions
Caution use in patients with extensive burns and wounds. Avoid contact with eyes. Pregnant and lactating woman.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: Category B.
Adverse Reactions
Mupirocin is usually well tolerated but local reactions such as burning, stinging, and itching may occur after the application of Mupirocin to the skin.
Storage
Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Keep the container well closed.
Do not freeze.
MIMS Class
Topical Antibiotics
ATC Classification
D06AX09 - mupirocin ; Belongs to the class of other topical antibiotics used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Procin oint 20 mg/g (2% w/w)
Packing/Price
5 g x 1's
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