Mupitoz Cream

Mupitoz Cream is a prescription topical antibiotic cream that contains mupirocin in the amount listed on the tube label, supplied as Mupitoz Cream by Bioderma Solutions in a box of 10 tubes. It belongs to the antibiotic class and is used on the skin to treat certain bacterial infections, such as infected cuts, small wounds, or impetigo, when the bacteria are susceptible to mupirocin. Because it is a cream, Mupitoz Cream is meant for external use only and is applied directly to the affected area.

How it works: Mupirocin works by stopping susceptible bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In Mupitoz Cream, that action happens right on the skin where it is applied, helping clear the infection at the treatment site.

This as-labelled Mupitoz Cream is a skin cream formulation, so it is suited for people who need a smooth, spreadable product for infected skin areas rather than an oral medicine or a different topical dosage form. Your doctor may choose Mupitoz Cream when a local skin infection needs targeted treatment and a cream base is preferred for the feel and coverage on the skin.

• Impetigo
• Small infected cuts or scrapes
• Localized skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Topical treatment for minor bacterial skin lesions

• Use Mupitoz Cream exactly as prescribed and apply it only to the skin area your clinician told you to treat.
• Wash your hands before and after applying the cream, unless you are treating your hands.
• Clean and dry the affected skin first, then apply a thin layer of Mupitoz Cream.
• Do not put Mupitoz Cream in the eyes, nose, mouth, or inside the vagina unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to.
• Cover the area only if your doctor tells you to do so; do not use tight or airtight dressings unless directed.
• Finish the full course for the number of days prescribed, even if the skin looks better sooner.

Each tube of Mupitoz Cream provides mupirocin in the strength listed on the label, and the exact amount to apply depends on the size and location of the infected skin area. In standard use, Mupitoz Cream is applied a few times a day for the prescribed course, but your doctor decides the exact frequency, duration, and whether a maximum amount per day is appropriate for you. Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed, because this is a prescription antibiotic cream and dosing should be individualized.

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

Common side effects of Mupirocin may include:

• Burning or stinging where the cream is applied
• Itching at the application site
• Redness or irritation of the skin
• Dry skin or mild peeling
• Pain or tenderness at the treated area
• Headache, less commonly with topical use

• Use only on the skin; do not swallow Mupitoz Cream or use it in the eyes, nose, or mouth unless specifically directed.
• Tell your clinician if you have ever had an allergy to mupirocin or other topical antibiotics.
• Avoid using it on large areas for long periods unless your prescriber says to, because overuse can increase irritation and reduce effectiveness.
• Let your doctor know if the treated area becomes more painful, more red, or starts draining more pus, since that can mean the infection is not responding.
• Do not share Mupitoz Cream with other people, even if their skin problem looks similar.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or treating a child, so the benefits and risks can be reviewed.
• If the infection is in or near the nose, eyes, or genital area, confirm with your prescriber that this cream is appropriate for that site.

• Other topical antibiotics applied to the same area may increase irritation or make treatment choices more complicated.
• Other skin products with strong irritants, such as harsh acne treatments or alcohol-based antiseptics, can worsen stinging or dryness.
• Occlusive dressings or tightly covered areas may increase absorption and irritation unless your prescriber specifically recommends them.
• Using multiple medicated creams on the same site can change how each product works and should be reviewed by a clinician.

Store Mupitoz Cream at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tubes out of reach of children; do not freeze unless the label specifically says otherwise.