MUPIROCIN ointment

Država: Združene države Amerike

Jezik: angleščina

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Aktivna sestavina:

Mupirocin (UNII: D0GX863OA5) (Mupirocin - UNII:D0GX863OA5)

Dostopno od:

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

INN (mednarodno ime):

Mupirocin

Sestava:

Mupirocin 20 mg in 1 g

Pot uporabe:

TOPICAL

Tip zastaranja:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Terapevtske indikacije:

Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% 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 mg per kg per day 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 popu

Povzetek izdelek:

Each gram of mupirocin ointment contains 20 mg mupirocin in a water-miscible ointment base. Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% is supplied as follows: 22 g tube NDC 68788-9152-2 Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Status dovoljenje:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Lastnosti izdelka

MUPIROCIN- MUPIROCIN OINTMENT
PREFERRED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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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
Mupirocin ointment 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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CONTRAINDICATIONS
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
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TO REPORT SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, CONTACT TARO PHARMACEUTICALS
U.S.A., INC., AT 1-866-923-4914
OR FDA AT 1-800-FDA-1088 OR WWW.FDA.GOV/MEDWATCH.
SEE 17 FOR PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION AND FDA-APPROVED PATIENT
LABELING.
REVISED: 11/2019
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 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 in a water-miscible
ointment base supplied in 15-gram, 22-gram and
30-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,
including