Question 1

what is the mupirocin ointment usp, 2% used for?

Accepted Answer

Skin Infections.: It is a topical antibiotic used to treat skin infections.

Question 2

can mupirocin ointment usp 2 be used for warts?

Accepted Answer

Will not help warts: Mupirocin ointment is used for bacterial infection of skin , hpv virus  that cause will not be killed , use other over the counter ointments for warts may help or see your doctor.

Question 3

i pierced my bellybutton and it's starting to look a little irritated can i use mupirocin ointment 2% on it?

Accepted Answer

Yes: however, need to watch it closely and if redness extends despite topical antibiotic, would recommend eval by physician. Could be more severe infection in that case and there would be risk for sepsis, heart infection, etc. if fever, chills, gen aches, enlarged lymph nodes; then go to ED. infected naval piercings can take up to a year to heal. metal sensitivity also possible

Question 4

is it ok to use mupirocin 2% ointment while pregnant? i'm 27 weeks

Accepted Answer

Should be ok: Topical use should be all right during the third trimester. But why are you using it?

Question 5

what are bactroban ointment / mupirocin used for?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic: Mupirocin is a prescription topical antibiotic for the treatment of superficial cutaneous infections.

Question 6

what is mupirocin ointment typically prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bacterial infection of the skin.

Question 7

can you use mupirocin ointments on piercings?

Accepted Answer

If Infected: If there are clinical signs of a superficial skin infection after a piercing, topical Mupirocin may be used.  If the infection is deep, systemic antibiotics may be necessary.

Question 8

when should you use mupirocin ointment on the skin?

Accepted Answer

Short term use: I generally recommend Mupirocin for mild, superficial infections that don't warrant the use of systemic antibiotics.  I will also use it in the nostrils to reduce carriage of methicillin-resistant staph aureus (mrsa).  There may be some other cases where i would consider Mupirocin but i would have to think about that one.

Question 9

will mupirocin ointment (usp 2 percent) effectively kill mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Mupirocin ointment can be an effective method for eliminated MRSA colonization from nasal passages and skin fold areas. Abscesses need to be drained, rather than just treated with mupirocin. Taking baths with a small amount of household bleach added to the water, disinfecting household surfaces such as door knobs and cabinet handles, and routine use of hand sanitizers help also.

Question 10

can the ointment mupirocin usp 2% cause a rash when applied if its expired?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Although any medication can cause a rash, if a cream is expired it may be less effective. Neomycin topically can cause a rash, but unlikely with Mupirocin alone.

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