Zupricin ointment is used for treatment of bacterial skin infections in Nairobi Kenya. It is a prescription medication manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and it is one of the top medicines for bacterial skin infections treatment.
Zupricin Ointment Composition
Zupricin is an ointment which contains 2% mupirocin.
Zupricin Ointment Indication
It contains mupirocin and this study found that mupirocin was effective for treatment of bacterial skin infections like impetigo and infected wounds. Zupricin is used for treatment of impetigo and other bacterial infections of the skin.
Zupricin benefits include killing bacteria and preventing their growth in skin infections like impetigo, folliculitis, furunculosis, wounds, cellulitis, and boils after draining them.
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Dose
Zupricin Ointment for bacterial skin infections treatment is applied 2 or 3 times a day for 10 days.
Zupricin Ointment Side Effects
Side effects include a rash, itching, dryness and redness of the skin as well as a burning or stinging sensation. Allergic contact dermatitis may also develop. Urticaria, angioedema and anaphylaxis are very rare.
Precautions
Do not apply it if you are allergic to mupirocin.
If skin irritation develops when using it, stop using it and wash the area.
Contraindications
Do not use it if you have hypersensitivity to mupirocin.
Interactions
Drug to Drug Interactions
Do not apply it on the skin together with other medications or skincare products.
Zupricin Pregnancy Category
C
This means it should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
It is not know if it is excreted in human milk and therefore caution should be exercised by lactating women.
Presentation
It comes in a plastic tube.
Storage
It should be stored in a dry and dark place below 30 degrees C.
Availability
Zupricin Ointment can be purchased from the best pharmacies in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.
Zupricin Ointment Price
The Zupricin Ointment price in Kenya is Ksh 800.
FAQ
How Do You Use Zupricin Ointment?
Apply a thin layer of the medication to the affected area.
What Is The Difference Between Zupricin and Zupricin B?
Both medications contain mupirocin however the difference is that Zupricin B also contains Betamethasone Dipropionate which is a corticosteroid that is used to treat conditions like eczema. Zupricin B is therefore used to treat eczema with secondary bacterial infections.