Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm is for external use only. Avoid contact of Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm with eyes, nose, and mouth. Rinse it off with water thoroughly if you get the medicine accidentally in these areas. Avoid applying Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm on sunburns, lesions, blisters, and open wounds. Cover the affected areas with a dressing or bandage only if the doctor advised you to do so. Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm is not recommended for use in diaper rash, which is often caused due to fungus. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should use Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm only with proper doctor consultation and caution. Do not store Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm above 25°C.

• Itching
• Burning sensation
• Irritation
• Redness at the application site

Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm treats various bacterial skin infections, impetigo, rosacea, and bacterial vaginal infection. It consists of Mupirocin and Metronidazole. Mupirocin is an antibiotic and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out its vital functions. It effectively treats impetigo caused due to Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes). Metronidazole is an antibacterial drug that treats insect bites, skin ulcers, bed sores, wounds and other bacterial and parasitic infections. It inhibits the DNA synthesis of bacteria and certain parasites and prevent their cell growth. 

Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm is a dermatological antibiotic medication, primarily used to treat bacterial skin infections, impetigo, rosacea, and bacterial vaginal infection (bacterial vaginosis). Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade and affects the tissues of the skin. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Impetigo is a contagious (spread by contact) infection that causes red sores on the face. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness, flushing, and pimples on the face.

Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm is composed of two antibiotics: Mupirocin and Metronidazole. Mupirocin is an antibacterial drug. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out its vital functions, thus preventing bacterial growth. Metronidazole belongs to the class of drugs called nitroimidazole antimicrobials. It exerts bactericidal (kills bacteria) action and inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis and cell growth.

Use Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm as suggested by the doctor. Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm is for external use only. Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Common side effects of Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm include itching, burning sensation, irritation and redness at the application site. These side effects of Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If the side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions before using Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm. Limit alcohol consumption while using Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm to manage your disease condition effectively. No information is available for the use of Mupirostar-M Ointment 5 gm in children. Hence it should be used only if prescribed by the paediatrician.

• Itching
• Burning sensation
• Irritation
• Redness at the application site