Mupikem Cream 5 g

Mupikem Cream 5 g is a topical antibiotic cream that contains mupirocin, with 5 g of cream in each tube. It is used on the skin to treat certain bacterial infections, especially small areas of infected skin and infected cuts, wounds, or abrasions. As an antibiotic cream, Mupikem Cream 5 g works locally where it is applied rather than treating infections that have spread through the body. Your clinician may choose Mupikem Cream 5 g when a targeted skin treatment is appropriate for the infection and the affected area.

How it works: Mupirocin stops certain bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. When applied as Mupikem Cream 5 g, it acts directly on the infected skin area to help clear the bacterial infection.

Mupikem Cream 5 g is the standard tube size for mupirocin cream use on the skin, so it is meant for short-term, localized treatment rather than for covering large body areas. Because this product is a cream, it may feel lighter than an ointment and may be preferred when the skin is moist or weeping. A doctor may choose Mupikem Cream 5 g based on the type of infection, the skin area involved, and how much medication is likely to be needed.

• Localized bacterial skin infection
• Infected minor cuts, scrapes, or wounds
• Impetigo on the skin
• Bacterial infection in moist or irritated skin areas

• Wash and dry your hands before and after applying Mupikem Cream 5 g.
• Clean the affected skin gently and apply a thin layer only to the infected area.
• Use it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually 2 to 3 times daily.
• Do not use more than the prescribed amount, even if the area looks severe.
• Do not apply Mupikem Cream 5 g to the eyes, inside the nose, or inside the mouth unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, apply it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next one; do not double up.

Each tube of Mupikem Cream 5 g contains 5 g of mupirocin cream, which is used as a thin topical layer on the affected skin. The usual frequency is often 2 to 3 times per day, but the exact dose, duration, and total amount used are decided by the prescriber based on the infection and the size of the area being treated.

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 where applied
• Itching at the application site
• Redness or irritation of the skin
• Dryness or peeling of the treated area
• Headache
• Temporary tenderness or discomfort at the site

• Use only on the skin unless a clinician tells you otherwise.
• Do not use Mupikem Cream 5 g if you have had an allergic reaction to mupirocin before.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on large broken skin areas unless directed.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating a young child.
• Stop and contact a clinician if irritation is severe or the infection is not improving as expected.
• Do not cover the area with a tight bandage unless your prescriber says to.
• Use for the full prescribed course, even if the skin starts to look better.

• Other topical antibiotics applied to the same area
• Other medicated skin products that can irritate or dry the skin
• Steroid creams or ointments used on the same site unless prescribed together
• Soap, cleansers, or antiseptics that may wash off or reduce the medicine if applied too soon

Store Mupikem Cream 5 g at room temperature in the original tube, tightly closed, and keep it away from excess heat and moisture.