MUPIROCIN 2%w/w IP

A topical antibiotic preparation for treating certain common skin infections, such as boils, impetigo, and infected hair follicles. (K S Wong, 1989) A highly active against the most frequent skin pathogens, even those resistant to other antibiotics. (Leyden, 1992) Exerts bactericidal activity against a wide range of gram-positive bacteria, including staphylococci, and streptococci, and is moderately active against gram-negative bacteria. (Lamb, 1991) The first topical antibacterial treatment approved for primary skin infections. (L D Eells, 1986) An effective and safe agent for the treatment of primary and secondary skin infections. (K Bork, 1989) An appropriate alternative to oral antibiotic therapy in the treatment of impetigo. (Mertz, 1989) A well-tolerated alternative to erythromycin for the treatment of impetigo. (L L Barton, 1989) Shows significantly greater antimicrobial activity than mafenide acetate, silver sulfadiazine, and bacitracin/neomycin/polymyxin in patients with burn-wound infections. (L L Strock, 1990)