MUPIROCIN ointment

País: Estados Unidos

Idioma: inglés

Fuente: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Ingredientes activos:

MUPIROCIN (UNII: D0GX863OA5) (MUPIROCIN - UNII:D0GX863OA5)

Disponible desde:

Central Texas Community Health Centers

Vía de administración:

TOPICAL

tipo de receta:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

indicaciones terapéuticas:

Mupirocin ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes). Mupirocin ointment is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any of the excipients of mupirocin ointment. Risk Summary There are insufficient human data to establish whether there is a drug-associated risk with mupirocin ointment in pregnant women. Systemic absorption of mupirocin through intact human skin is minimal following topical administration of mupirocin ointment [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3)] . No developmental toxicity was observed in rats or rabbits treated with mupirocin subcutaneously during organogenesis at doses of 160 or 40 mg per kg per day, respectively (22 and 11 times the human topical dose based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area). The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriages for the indicated population is unknown. The est

Resumen del producto:

Product: 76413-158 NDC: 76413-158-22 22 g in a TUBE

Estado de Autorización:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Ficha técnica

MUPIROCIN- MUPIROCIN OINTMENT
CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE
MUPIROCIN OINTMENT SAFELY AND
EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR MUPIROCIN OINTMENT.
MUPIROCIN OINTMENT, FOR TOPICAL USE
INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1987
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Mupirocinointment is an RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial
indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to
susceptible isolates of _Staphylococcus aureus _and _Streptococcus
pyogenes. _(1)
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
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DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
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TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT GLENMARK
PHARMACEUTICALS INC., USA AT 1 (888)721-
7115 OR FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH.
SEE 17 FOR PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION.
REVISED: 4/2018
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
For Topical Use Only. (2)
Apply a small amount of mupirocin ointment, with a cotton swab or
gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times daily for up
to 10 days. (2)
Re-evaluate patients not showing a clinical response within 3 to 5
days. (2)
Not for intranasal, ophthalmic, or other mucosal use. (2)
Ointment: Each gram contains 20 mg mupirocin, USP in a water-miscible
ointment base supplied in 22-gram tubes.
(3)
Known hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any of the excipients of
mupirocin ointment. (4)
Severe Allergic Reactions: Anaphylaxis, urticaria, angioedema, and
generalized rash have been reported in patients
treated with formulations of mupirocin, including mupirocin ointment.
(5.1)
Eye Irritation: Avoid contact with eyes. (5.2)
Local Irritation: Discontinue in the event of sensitization or severe
local irritation. (5.3)
_Clostridium difficile_-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD): If diarrhea
occurs, evaluate patients for CDAD. (5.4)
Potential for Microbial Overgrowth: Prolonged use may result in
overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms,
includi