Country: Malaysia
Bahasa: Inggeris
Sumber: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)
MUPIROCIN
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICAL SDN. BHD.
MUPIROCIN
5gm mcg/mL; 15gm mcg/mL
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM
_CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET (RIMUP) _ _ _ BACTROBAN OINTMENT (PHILIPPINES) _ _ _ _ Mupirocin (2% w/w) 1 WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What Bactroban is used for 2. How Bactroban works 3. Before you use Bactroban 4. How to use Bactroban 5. While you are using it 6. Side Effects 7. Storage and Disposal of Bactroban 8. Product Description 9. Manufacturer and Product Registration Holder 10. Date of Revision WHAT BACTROBAN IS USED FOR Bactroban is a topical antibacterial ointment used to prevent or treat bacterial skin infections such as an infectious skin infection with blistering and crusting known as “impetigo”, infected hair follicles which form pimples containing pus known as “folliculitis” and recurring boils known as “furunculosis”. HOW BACTROBAN WORKS Bactroban is an antibiotic produced through fermentation by Pseudomonas fluorescens. When absorbed into the skin, it prevents formation of bacterial protein and kills the bacteria when applied to infected skin area. BEFORE YOU USE BACTROBAN - _When you must not use it _ Do not use Bactroban • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to mupirocin or any other ingredients of Bactroban. If you think this may apply to you, do not use Bactroban until you have checked with your doctor. - _Before you start to use it _ Bactroban can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Bactroban ointment is not suitable for: • eye infections • use inside your nose • skin near tubes inserted into your body for the delivery or removal of fluid ( _cannulae_ ). Keep the ointment _ _ away from your eyes. If the ointment gets into your eyes accidentally, wash them thoroughly with water. Bactroban ointment contains polyethylene glycol, which in large quantities can cause kidney damage. Inform your doctor if you have kidney problem. Avoid applying Bactroban to large areas of broken or damaged skin, especially if you have problems with your kidneys. _ _ There is only limited information about the safety of Bactroban in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, or thi Baca dokumen lengkap
[GSK logo] BACTROBAN OINTMENT Mupirocin free acid QUALITATIVE AND QUAN TITATIVE COMPOSITION 2% w/w mupirocin free acid in a white, translucent, water soluble, polyethylene glycol base. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Ointment. CLINICAL PARTICULARS Indications Bacterial skin infections, e.g. impetigo, folliculitis and furunculosis. Dosage and Administration Populations Dosage Adults and children: BACTROBAN should be applied to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day , for up to 10 days, depending on the response . The area may be covered with a dressing or occluded if desired. Do not mix with other preparations as there is a risk of dilution, resulting in a reduction of the antibacterial activity and potential loss of stability of the mupirocin in the ointment. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to BACTROBAN or other ointments containing polyethylene glycol and any of its constituents. This Bactroban ointment formulation is not suitable for ophthalmic or intranasal use. Warnings and Precautions Baca dokumen lengkap