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mupirocin topical
generic
Adult Dosing .
Dosage forms: OINTMENT: 2%; CREAM: 2%
impetigo
- [apply ointment tid x7-14 days]
- Alt: apply ointment bid x5 days; Info: for impetigo caused by S. aureus or S. pyogenes; may cover with gauze; reassess if no improvement in 3-5 days
skin infections, bacterial
- [apply cream tid x10 days]
- Info: for infections caused by S. aureus or S. pyogenes; limit to area <100 cm^2 or length <10 cm; may cover with gauze; reassess if no improvement in 3-5 days
Peds Dosing .
- Dosage forms: OINTMENT: 2%; CREAM: 2%
impetigo
- [2 mo and older]
- Dose: apply ointment tid x7-14 days; Alt: apply ointment bid x5 days; Info: for impetigo caused by S. aureus or S. pyogenes; may cover with gauze; reassess if no improvement in 3-5 days
skin infections, bacterial
- [3 mo and older]
- Dose: apply cream tid x10 days; Info: for infections caused by S. aureus or S. pyogenes; limit to area <100 cm^2 or length <10 cm; may cover with gauze; reassess if no improvement in 3-5 days