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The Mupirocin Ointment 2% is a pharmaceutical product intended for topical use. Manufactured by TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, this ointment is formulated to provide effective treatment for various skin conditions.

Available in a 22-gram tube, this medication is indicated for prescription use only, denoted by "Rx only". It is commonly prescribed by healthcare professionals for the treatment of bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo and folliculitis.

Each tube of Mupirocin Ointment 2% is individually packaged, ensuring hygiene and preventing contamination. This packaging configuration includes 1 tube per pack.Identified by the manufacturer's part number 51672131200, this ointment exemplifies TARO PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD's commitment to providing high-quality pharmaceutical products for the treatment of skin ailments.

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Mupirocin is a translucent, white and water-soluble ointment formulated along with polyethylene glycol base. Each gram of ointment contains 20 mg of mupirocin i.e., 2% w/w that is packed as 22gm. Other ingredients include macrogol. Mupirocin ointment is produced via fermentation of pseudomonas fluorescens. The antibiotic inhibits isoleucyl transfer-RNA synthetase, thereby arresting protein synthesis of the bacteria. Mupirocin ointment 2% is indicated both in children and adults as a topical antibacterial agent against majority skin infections that includes streptococci, staphylococci and streptococcus aureus including methicillin resistant strains.

Mupirocin ointment is also active against gram negative organisms such as Haemophilus influenzae and Escherichia coli. Moreover, it is also effective against other skin infections such as furunculosis, impetigo, and folliculitis. It is recommended to apply ointment on the affected area three times a day for about 10 days. Avoid mixing the ointment with other preparations to prevent loss of antibacterial action. Mupirocin ointment has a shelf life of two years. It must be used within 6 months of opening.