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Mupinec 2% Tablet
Product introduction
Mupinec 2% Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat certain skin infections such as impetigo (red sores), recurring boils and others. It works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection.
It should be taken only as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. Do not use it for more than 10 days. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas.
Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Local side effects like minor burning, stinging or irritation may be seen after application. Consult your doctor if these persist or if your condition doesn't improve within three to five days.
It should be taken only as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. In order to get the most benefit, apply it regularly and preferably at the same time each day. Do not use larger amounts or apply it more often or for a longer duration than directed. This will only increase the risk of side effects. Do not use it for more than 10 days. Avoid any contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the medicine in these areas.
Before using it, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using it. Local side effects like minor burning, stinging or irritation may be seen after application. Consult your doctor if these persist or if your condition doesn't improve within three to five days.
Uses of Mupinec Tablet
Benefits of Mupinec Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Mupinec 2% Tablet is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria on your skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. It is effective against skin infections such as boils, impetigo, and infected hair follicles. It may also be used to treat infections in small cuts or wounds on your skin. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.
Side effects of Mupinec Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mupinec
- Itching
- Burning sensation
- Stinging sensation
- Pain
How to use Mupinec Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mupinec 2% Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mupinec Tablet works
Mupinec 2% Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mupinec 2% Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mupinec 2% Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mupinec 2% Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Mupinec 2% Tablet via licking.
The baby's skin should not come into direct contact with the treated area of skin. Water-miscible cream/gel is preferred as ointments may expose the baby to harmful effects of Mupinec 2% Tablet via licking.
Driving
SAFE
Mupinec 2% Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mupinec 2% Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mupinec 2% Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mupinec 2% Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mupinec 2% Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Mupinec 2% Tablet is used to treat bacterial skin infections such as impetigo.
- Clean and dry the affected area and apply the medicine at least 3 times a day. A dressing can be applied over the treated area if needed.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- It can cause slight irritation at the application site. Let your doctor know if the irritation does not go away.
- Do not use for more than 10 days. Throw away any cream that is left over.
- If your skin condition does not improve within 3 to 5 days, see your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Natural crotonic acid derivative {Medium-chain fatty acids}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Cell membrane active agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Is Mupinec 2% Tablet used for diaper rash?
Mupinec 2% Tablet is an antibacterial medicine and will only help if the diaper rash is due to bacterial infection.
Q. What if I do not get better after using Mupinec 2% Tablet?
Inform your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. If you do not feel better after finishing the full course of treatment, consult your doctor.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Miscellaneous Antimicrobial Agents; Disingectants, Antiseptics, & Sterilants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 877-78.
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Name: Nectar Biopharma Pvt Limited
Address: SCO 6-7-8, 1st Floor, Madhya Marg, Sector 9D, Chandigarh 160009
Country of origin: India
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