Mupirocin Uses

Mupirocin (also called pseudomonic acid) is used to treat impetigo, a mild skin infection. It is also used to treat other secondary skin infections caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

 There may be other uses of mupirocin. Your health care professional or pharmacist can give you further mupirocin ointment information.

Mupirocin Mechanism of Action

Mupirocin ointment has a unique chemical structure and antibacterial activity. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which causes the bacteria to die.

Mupirocin Doses

Mupirocin is available as a 2% topical ointment.