What is Mupirocin Calcium: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Mupirocin Calcium

• Use your medicine as directed.

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

• Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

• Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

• Topical application routeUse this medicine only on your skin. Rinse it off right away if it gets on a cut or scrape. Do not get the medicine in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

• Missed dose: Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Use your medicine as directed.

• Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not freeze.

• Topical application routeApply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Rub it in gently.

What to do if you miss a dose of Mupirocin Calcium

Mupirocin Calcium contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to mupirocin.

Mupirocin Calcium warnings

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease.

• This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

• Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

Mupirocin Calcium interactions

• Topical application routeDo not put cosmetics or skin care products on the treated skin.

• This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

• Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.