Drug Information
Mupirocin 2 % w/w ointment (BACIDAL)
Indications
Treat skin infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. Click to listen highlighted text! Indications Treat skin infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.
Contraindications and precautions
- Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to Mupirocin or its components such as Polyethylene glycols.
- Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi, may occur with prolonged use.
- Do not get the medicine in your eyes and nostril. Click to listen highlighted text! Contraindications and precautions - Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to Mupirocin or its components such as Polyethylene glycols. - Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi, may occur with prolonged use. - Do not get the medicine in your eyes and nostril.
Recommendations of drug use
- Apply to the affected area 3 times daily. It must be used at regular intervals as directed by your doctor.
- The area treated may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired. Click to listen highlighted text! Recommendations of drug use - Apply to the affected area 3 times daily. It must be used at regular intervals as directed by your doctor. - The area treated may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired.
Adverse Reactions
This medication may cause burning, pain, rash, swelling, or tenderness. Click to listen highlighted text! Adverse Reactions This medication may cause burning, pain, rash, swelling, or tenderness.
Drug storage
Store below 25 degree Celsius. Protect from direct sunlight. Click to listen highlighted text! Drug storage Store below 25 degree Celsius. Protect from direct sunlight.
The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only.
If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists. Click to listen highlighted text! The above information is drug information used for patient self-care only. If you have any inquiries, please ask your physicians or pharmacists.
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