Mupirocin (Topical)

Brand Names : Bactroban, pseudomonic acid, pseudomonic acid A

Category

• Antibacterial, topical

Description

Mupirocin (myoo-PEER-oh-sin) is used to treat bacterial infections. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

Mupirocin ointment is applied to the skin to treat impetigo. It may also be used for other bacterial skin infections as determined by your doctor.

Mupirocin cream is applied to the skin to treat secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions.

Mupirocin is available in the U.S. only with your doctor's prescription. It is available in Canada without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical problem. Mupirocin is available in the following dosage form:

Topical
• Ointment (U.S. and Canada)
• Cream (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Bactroban

In Canada -

• Bactroban

Other commonly used names are pseudomonic acid and pseudomonic acid A .