Mupirocin

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Sep 07, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Mupirocin

Common Brands:

Centany, Bactroban

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Topical antibiotic

Forms:

Ointment

Administration:

Applied to the skin

Therapeutic Uses:

Impetigo
Bacterial infections

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Mupirocin Drug Class

Mupirocin (moo-pih-roh-sin) is an antibiotic.

Mupirocin Age Range

Mupirocin topical ointment is approved for use in adults and children 2 months of age and older. The use and dose of mupirocin ointment in children younger than 2 months of age must be determined by a doctor.