Muroderm 2% w/w (Ointment)
10 gm tube: ৳ 140.96
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Mupirocin |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
- Muroderm Ointment
Categories
- Topical Antibiotic Preparations
Description
- Muroderm ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, as well as folliculitis and furunculosis.
Indications
- Topical treatment of impetigo due to Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes
- Treatment of folliculitis and furunculosis
Pharmacology
- Mupirocin is a naturally occurring antibiotic produced by fermentation using Pseudomonas fluorescens
- Active against a wide range of bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes
- Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to bacterial isoleucyl transfer-RNA synthetase
Dosage and administration
- Apply a small amount to the affected area 3 times daily for up to 10 days
- Safety and effectiveness established in the age range of 2 months to 16 years
Interaction
- No drug interaction identified
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity reactions to Mupirocin or any components of the preparation
Side effects
- Burning, stinging, or pain
- Itching
- Rash
- Nausea
- Erythema
- Dry skin
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Contact dermatitis
- Increased exudate
Pregnancy and lactation
- No evidence of harm to the fetus in animal studies
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation due to unknown excretion in human milk
Precautions and warnings
- Not for ophthalmic or intra-nasal use
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Avoid contact with eyes when used on the face
- Not suitable for use with cannulae or at central venous cannulation sites
- Discontinue usage in case of sensitization or severe local irritation
- Risk of dilution and reduction in antibacterial activity when mixed with other preparations
Overdose effects
- Limited data on overdose
- Treat supportively with appropriate monitoring
Storage conditions
- Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture
- Do not freeze
- Keep out of reach of children
Attributes
- Antibiotic ointment
- Effective against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes
- Suitable for topical use
- Treatment for impetigo, folliculitis, and furunculosis
- Produced by fermentation using Pseudomonas fluorescens
- Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
- Recommended dosage: apply 3 times daily for up to 10 days
- Established safety and effectiveness for ages 2 months to 16 years
- No identified drug interactions
- Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity reactions
- Common side effects: burning, stinging, pain, itching, rash, nausea, dry skin
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
- Not for ophthalmic or intra-nasal use
- May result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms with prolonged use
- Avoid contact with eyes when used on the face
- Not suitable for use with cannulae or at central venous cannulation sites
- Limited data on overdose effects
- Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture
- Do not freeze
- Keep out of reach of children