Mupifon 2% Cream

Mupifon 2% Cream contains mupirocin 2% in each tube and is a topical antibiotic used on the skin. It is prescribed to help treat certain bacterial skin infections, including impetigo and infected minor cuts, scrapes, or wounds when bacteria are suspected. Mupifon 2% Cream is applied directly to the affected skin, where it works locally rather than throughout the whole body.

How it works: Mupirocin stops certain bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. Because Mupifon 2% Cream is applied directly to the skin, it delivers the medicine right where the infection is located.

Mupifon 2% Cream is the standard mupirocin cream strength, so it is designed for people who need a prescription antibiotic applied to the skin surface. Compared with lower topical strengths or non-cream forms, this cream texture is often chosen when a doctor wants a smooth, easy-to-spread product for irritated or sensitive skin areas.

• Impetigo
• Bacterial skin infection
• Infected minor cuts or scrapes
• Infected abrasions
• Doctor-directed treatment of localized skin infection

• Wash your hands before and after applying Mupifon 2% Cream.
• Clean and gently dry the affected skin before each application.
• Apply a thin layer of the cream only to the affected area, unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Use it exactly as often and for as many days as prescribed; do not stop early just because the skin looks better.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, nose, mouth, or inside the vagina unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so.
• Cover the treated area only if your clinician tells you to; follow the prescription label for any bandaging instructions.

Each application uses Mupifon 2% Cream, which contains mupirocin 2% in a topical cream base. The usual frequency is determined by the prescriber, commonly a few times per day for a short treatment course, but your doctor decides the exact schedule for your infection. Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed, because this is a prescription antibiotic and the right dose depends on the area being treated and how severe the infection is.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Mupirocin may include:

• Mild burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching
• Redness or irritation of the skin
• Dry skin or tenderness
• Pain at the treated area
• Rash around the application site

• Use only on the skin as directed; do not swallow Mupifon 2% Cream.
• Do not apply to large areas, deep wounds, or severely damaged skin unless your doctor specifically instructs you to.
• Tell your prescriber if you have a history of allergy to mupirocin or any ingredient in the cream.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, nose, or mouth.
• If the infection gets worse, spreads, or does not improve, contact your doctor promptly.
• Use caution if the treated skin becomes very irritated, because topical antibiotics can sometimes cause local sensitivity reactions.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if the area starts to look better.

• Other topical antibiotics or medicated skin products applied to the same area
• Other prescription creams or ointments on the same site unless approved by your doctor
• Skin products that may irritate the area, such as harsh astringents or abrasive cleansers
• Occlusive dressings that may increase absorption if used without medical guidance

Store Mupifon 2% Cream at room temperature in the original tube, tightly closed, and keep it away from excessive heat and moisture.