Consumer medicine information

Mupirocin-WGR 2% Ointment

Mupirocin

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Mupirocin-WGR

Active ingredient

Mupirocin

Schedule

S4

1. Why am I using MUPIROCIN-WGR?


MUPIROCIN-WGR ointment contains the active ingredient mupirocin. MUPIROCIN-WGR ointment is used to treat mild impetigo (school sores).
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using MUPIROCIN-WGR? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I use MUPIROCIN-WGR?


Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to mupirocin or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use MUPIROCIN-WGR? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?


Some medicines may interfere with MUPIROCIN-WGR ointment and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I use MUPIROCIN-WGR?

  • Always wash your hands before and after applying MUPIROCIN-WGR ointment.
  • A small amount of MUPIROCIN-WGR ointment should be applied to the affected area three times daily. The area treated may be covered with gauze dressing if desired, unless your doctor has told you to leave it uncovered.
  • Usually treatment should not continue for more than 10 days.

More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use MUPIROCIN-WGR? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while using MUPIROCIN-WGR?

Things you should do
  • Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using MUPIROCIN-WGR ointment.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or are planning to breastfeed.
  • Tell your doctor if you are about to have any blood tests or are going to have surgery, an anaesthetic or are going into hospital.
  • Do not use this medicine to treat infections in or near the eyes, nostrils or mouth or near tubes inserted into your body for the delivery or removal of fluid (cannulae).
Things you should not do
  • Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if their symptoms seem similar to yours.
  • Do not use your medicine to treat any other condition unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Do not stop using your medicine, or change the dosage, without first checking with your doctor.
  • Do not mix this medicine with any other topical medicines.
Looking after your medicine
  • Keep your medicine in its original packaging until it is time to take it.
  • Keep your medicine in a cool dry place where the temperature will stay below 25°C.

For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using MUPIROCIN-WGR? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?


Common side effects include: itching, dryness, redness and stinging.
More serious side effects include: swelling, itching, burning or pain in the area where mupirocin ointment has been applied.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include: cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin; fainting or hay fever-like symptoms.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Mupirocin-WGR

Active ingredient

Mupirocin

Schedule

S4