Musaf Ointment

Musaf Ointment is a topical antibiotic ointment that contains mupirocin in the amount listed on the package, supplied by SAF Fermion Ltd in a strip/box of 10 tubes. It belongs to the antibiotic class and is used on the skin to treat certain bacterial infections, especially when the bacteria are sensitive to mupirocin. Musaf Ointment is applied directly to the affected area, where it helps clear infection and reduce spreading.

How it works: Mupirocin works by blocking a bacterial enzyme needed to make proteins, so the bacteria cannot grow and multiply normally. In ointment form, Musaf Ointment delivers the medicine right where the skin infection is located, helping treat the area with minimal body-wide exposure.

Because Musaf Ointment is the only Musaf strength/form sold here, this product is meant for people who have been assessed by a clinician and need a topical mupirocin ointment specifically. As an ointment, it has a greasy, protective base that can stay on the skin longer than a cream and may feel more occlusive, which is one reason a doctor may choose Musaf Ointment for certain lesions or dry, crusted areas.

• Impetigo
• Localized bacterial skin infection
• Infected minor cuts or abrasions, if prescribed
• Secondary skin infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Nasal or skin bacterial decolonization only if specifically directed by a doctor

• Wash your hands before and after using Musaf Ointment.
• Clean and dry the affected skin area before applying a thin layer.
• Apply only the amount your prescriber told you to use; do not cover large areas unless instructed.
• Use it exactly as often and for as many days as prescribed, even if the skin starts to look better.
• Do not get the ointment in your eyes, mouth, or inside the nose unless your doctor specifically told you to.
• If a dressing is advised, use only the type and timing recommended by your clinician.

Musaf Ointment provides mupirocin in the labeled amount per tube, and the exact dose is measured by the thin layer applied to the skin rather than by swallowing. It is commonly used 2 to 3 times daily for up to 10 days, but your doctor decides the frequency, length of treatment, and whether a repeat course is appropriate.

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
• Dry skin or peeling
• Redness or irritation
• Pain or tenderness at the treated area
• Headache, less commonly

• Use Musaf Ointment only on the skin unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• Do not use it for viral or fungal skin problems; it is for bacterial infections only.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to mupirocin or any ointment base ingredients.
• Avoid using it in your eyes, inside the mouth, or on large open wounds unless specifically directed.
• If irritation becomes severe or the infection does not improve, contact your clinician.
• Use caution if treating a very large area or if the skin is badly broken, because more medicine may be absorbed.
• Finish the prescribed course even if the area looks better early.

• Other topical products applied to the same area, which may affect absorption or irritation
• Other antibiotic creams or ointments used on the same site
• Skin cleansers or antiseptics that may irritate the treated area
• Bandages or occlusive dressings, unless your doctor instructed you to use them

Store Musaf Ointment tightly closed at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture, and keep the tubes out of reach of children.