AntiInfectiveMeds
Since 2010
| Quantity | Price per tube | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £27.26 | - | £54.52 | |
| 3 | £24.67 | £7.78 | £74.01 | |
| 4 | £23.22 | £16.15 | £92.90 | |
| 5 | £22.62 | £23.19 | £113.12 | |
| 6 | £22.08 | £31.11 | £132.46 | |
| 7 | £21.75 | £38.60 | £152.23 | |
| 8 | £21.51 | £46.00 | £172.09 | |
| 9 | £20.80 | £58.15 | £187.20 | |
| 10 | £19.71 | £75.56 | £197.05 |
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| Delivery Method | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| Express Free for orders over £222.24 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 4-7 days |
| Standard Free for orders over £148.16 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 14-21 days |
Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial skin infections and, in some cases, to clear nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus. It works where it is applied and is generally absorbed only in very small amounts, which helps limit effects on the rest of the body. To help reduce the risk of resistance, it should be used exactly as prescribed and for the recommended length of time.
Mupirocin is usually well tolerated, but local reactions such as burning, stinging and itching can happen after it is applied to the skin. Some mupirocin products are made in a macrogol base. These formulations are not suitable for use on mucous membranes and should be used with caution in people with extensive burns or wounds because of the risk of macrogol toxicity. Extra care is also needed in people with kidney impairment.
Mupirocin is an antibacterial medicine that stops bacteria making proteins by binding to isoleucyl transfer RNA synthetase. It is mainly bacteriostatic at low concentrations, although it is usually bactericidal at the high concentrations reached when applied to the skin. At these concentrations, it may also have some activity against organisms reported to be relatively resistant to mupirocin in vitro. It is mainly active against Gram-positive aerobes.
Most strains of staphylococci, including methicillin-resistant and multiply resistant Staph. aureus, and streptococci are susceptible in vitro, although enterococci are relatively resistant. Mupirocin is also active against Listeria monocytogenes and Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Gram-negative organisms are generally insensitive, but Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria spp. and a few others are sensitive.
Anaerobic organisms, both Gram-positive and Gram-negative, are generally resistant, and activity against fungi is low. Mupirocin is more active in vitro at an acidic pH than under alkaline conditions. Naturally resistant strains of Staph. aureus are rare, but resistance, including high-level plasmid-mediated transferable resistance, has emerged, particularly during long-term use. There has been some concern that inappropriate prescribing of mupirocin has led to steadily increasing resistance.
The in vitro activity of mupirocin 2% against Candida albicans was comparable to that of other commonly used topical antifungals. Although MICs were considerably higher than those reported for susceptible bacteria, clinical responses in 10 patients suggested that adequate concentrations of mupirocin were achieved after topical application.
Only very small amounts of mupirocin applied to the skin are absorbed into the systemic circulation, where it is rapidly metabolised to monic acid, which is excreted in the urine.
Mupirocin is an antibacterial produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens. It is applied topically as a 2% ointment in a macrogol base, or as a cream containing mupirocin calcium equivalent to 2% mupirocin, to treat various bacterial skin infections. These preparations should be applied up to 3 times daily for up to 10 days; treatment should be reviewed if there is no response after 3 to 5 days.
These preparations are not suitable for use on mucous membranes. Instead, a nasal ointment containing mupirocin calcium equivalent to 2% mupirocin in a paraffin base is used to eradicate nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus, particularly epidemic methicillin-resistant strains.
The nasal ointment should be applied inside each nostril 2 or 3 times daily for a maximum of 7 days.
Before I order, how can I check how many tubes are included in the pack?
The available package options are shown on our product page before you add the ointment to your basket. This product is listed in quantities of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 tubes.
My order has been dispatched to Liverpool. Does that mean it will arrive tomorrow?
Not necessarily. Dispatch means the parcel has left us, while delivery is completed when it reaches you. If you selected Express delivery, we will email a tracking link after dispatch.
I live in Newry. Can I check whether the ointment can be delivered to my address before I pay?
Yes. Enter your Newry delivery address and postcode during checkout to see the destination options available for your order. Availability should be confirmed there before payment.
I have a penicillin allergy and need treatment for a small bacterial skin infection. Is mupirocin ointment related to penicillin?
No. Mupirocin is not a penicillin antibiotic and no usual cross-allergy with penicillin is expected. Do not use it if you have previously had an allergic reaction to mupirocin or an ingredient in the ointment.
| Active ingredient | Mupirocin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Topical antibiotic |
| Dosage form | Ointment |
| Available strengths | 2% (20 mg/g) |
| Route | Topical |
| Storage | Store at 20°C to 25°C; excursions permitted from 15°C to 30°C. Do not freeze. |
| ATC code | D06AX09 |
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I opened the parcel and found the inner packaging still secure after its journey; the order was undamaged.
I'm pleased with the quality.
I checked the mupirocin after noticing the ointment was a different colour from the pharmacy-bought brand. The matching ingredient mattered more.
