Mupirocin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic. It is a prescription medicine used for impetigo, infected cuts, folliculitis and nasal MRSA carriage. In Pakistan it is available as ointment and cream, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Mupirocin works

Mupirocin blocks an enzyme that bacteria need to build proteins. Without new proteins the bacteria cannot grow or multiply, and the infection clears. It works mainly against staphylococci and streptococci, which cause most skin infections, and it has no effect on fungal or viral infections.

What is Mupirocin used for?

• Impetigo
• Infected cuts
• Folliculitis
• Nasal MRSA carriage

Mupirocin ointment is used to treat bacterial skin infections such as impetigo, infected cuts, grazes and small wounds, and infected hair follicles (folliculitis). A nasal form is used in hospitals to clear Staphylococcus aureus, including MRSA, from the nose before surgery or to stop it spreading. It is meant for short courses on small areas of skin rather than large wounds or burns.

Side effects of Mupirocin

Mupirocin is usually well tolerated, though some people get mild reactions where it is applied, such as:

• Burning or stinging
• Itching
• Redness
• Dry skin

Stop using it and get medical help if you develop a widespread rash, swelling of the face or throat, or difficulty breathing. See your doctor too if the infection spreads or you develop a fever.

Precautions and warnings

• Use Mupirocin only for the short course recommended, usually no longer than ten days, as longer use encourages bacteria to become resistant.
• See your doctor if the infection has not improved after a few days or is spreading.
• Avoid the eyes, and do not use the skin ointment inside the nose; a separate nasal version is made for that purpose.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems before using it on large or broken areas, as the ointment base can be absorbed.
• Wash your hands after applying it and keep impetigo covered to avoid spreading it. Ask your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Mupirocin

What is the price of Mupirocin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Mupirocin products currently in stock range from Rs 195 to Rs 411 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Mutrum 2% Ointment 15gm at Rs 195. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Mupirocin are available in Pakistan?

Mupirocin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Mupir (Valor Pharmaceuticals), Bactroban (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Mutrum (Horizon Pharma), Mupderm (Tabros Pharma) and Muprocin (Biogen Pharma).

Do I need a prescription for Mupirocin?

Yes. Mupirocin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Mupirocin be used during pregnancy?

Wash your hands after applying it and keep impetigo covered to avoid spreading it. Ask your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Are all Mupirocin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Mupirocin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Mupirocin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 5 products containing Mupirocin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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