Mupirax (Mupirocin 2%) Ointment – Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Precautions Mupirax (Mupirocin 2%) Ointment 1. Category Topical antibacterial agent, protein synthesis inhibitor. 2. Active Ingredient Mupirocin 2% (20 mg per gram of ointment). 3. Mechanism of Action Mupirocin inhibits bacterial protein and RNA synthesis by binding to isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, blocking isoleucine incorporation into proteins. It shows no cross-resistance with other antibiotic classes. 4. Indications Primary & secondary superficial skin infections. Impetigo, folliculitis, and furunculosis caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA), Streptococcus pyogenes . Burn wound infections due to MRSA. Infected wounds and lacerations. 5. Available Forms Mupirax 2% ointment, 10 g tube (GLOBAL NAPI PHARMACEUTICALS). Mupirax 2% ointment, 30 g tube (GLOBAL NAPI PHARMACEUTICALS). 6. Dosage & Administration ...
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