39:{"drug_id":386330,"title":"Mupirocin","ind":"FDA-Labeled Indications
Impetigo
Non-FDA Labeled Indications

","adult":"

General Dosage Information
- reevaluate therapy if clinical improvement is not seen in 3 to 5 days
Impetigo
- apply 2% ointment TOPICALLY 3 times per day for 3 to 5 days; reevaluate if no response (manufacturer dose)
- apply to lesions twice daily for 5 days (guideline dose)

","ped":"

General Dosage Information
- safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients under the age of 2 months have not been established
- reevaluate therapy if clinical improvement is not seen in 3 to 5 days
Impetigo
- (2 months to 15 years) apply 2% ointment TOPICALLY 3 times a day for 3 to 5 days; reevaluate if no response
- apply to lesions twice daily for 5 days (guideline dose)

","side":"Common
Dermatologic:Application site pain (1.5%), Sensation of burning of skin (1.5%), Stinging of skin (1.5%)
Serious

","prgnancy":"

","intermajer":null,"clinical":"

Tell patient to contact a healthcare professional if condition has not improved after 3 to 5 days.
Side effects may include burning, stinging, pain, dry skin, swelling, or tenderness.
Advise patient to report irritation, severe itching, or rash.
Instruct patient to avoid contact with eyes and to rinse thoroughly with water if accidental contact occurs.

","admin":"Topical

","interminor":null,"contra":null,"clas":"Antibacterial","mode":"$3a"}

Mupirax (Mupirocin - Ointment 2%) – Full Drug Info.