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How to Take Mupirocin and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as an ointment to apply over the affected area.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Topical- A small amount should be applied to the affected area three times daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Mupirocin

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for impetigo.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Mupirocin

India :

Supirocin-B Plus | Sensicort -BF | Flutibact | Enzoheal Oint (2%/25%) | Mupimet | Sensicort-BF | Sensicort -B | Supirocin | Supirocin | Supirocin -B Plus (30 gm)

International :

Bactroban, Bactroban Nasal, Centany

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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