T Bact Ointment

Mupirocin 2% Topical
2%
Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 5g
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Retail Price 133.60 NPR

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Indications

T Bact Ointment is used for: Impetigo, Folliculitis, Secondary skin infections

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Impetigo Adult: As 2% oint: Apply to affected area tid for 5-10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response. Secondary skin infections Adult: As 2% cream: Apply to affected area tid for up to 10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response.

Child Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Impetigo Child: >2 mth Apply to affected area tid for 5-10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response. Secondary skin infections Child: >3 mth Apply to affected area tid for up to 10 days; re-evaluate after 3-5 days if no clinical response.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

This drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of sensitivity reactions to Mupirocin or any of the components of the preparation.

Precautions

Patient w/ extensive burns and wounds. Renal impairment. Childn. Pregnancy and lactation. Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi Lactation: Not known if distributed into milk; recommended that nursing be temporarily discontinued during therapy

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Mupirocin 2% Topical : Burning, stinging, pruritus, pain, rash, erythema, dry skin, tenderness, cellulitis, pain or bleeding secondary to eczema, secondary wound infection, urticaria, swelling, increased exudates, contact dermatitis, furunculosis, exfoliative dermatitis. Rarely, systemic reactions (e.g. nausea, headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, ulcerative stomatitis, systemic allergic reactions).

Mechanism of Action

Mupirocin inhibits protein synthesis of the bacteria by binding to isoleucyl transfer RNA-synthetase. It is active against gram-positive and some gram-negative bacteria.

Note

T Bact 2% Ointment manufactured by Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Mupirocin 2% Topical. T Bact is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on T Bact Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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