AntiInfectiveMeds
Since 2010
| Quantity | Price per tube | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | C$51.10 | - | C$102.20 | |
| 3 | C$46.67 | C$13.30 | C$140.00 | |
| 4 | C$44.10 | C$28.00 | C$176.40 | |
| 5 | C$42.84 | C$41.30 | C$214.20 | |
| 6 | C$41.77 | C$56.00 | C$250.60 | |
| 7 | C$41.00 | C$70.70 | C$287.00 | |
| 8 | C$40.60 | C$84.00 | C$324.80 | |
| 9 | C$39.20 | C$107.10 | C$352.80 | |
| 10 | C$37.10 | C$140.00 | C$371.00 |
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| Shipping Method | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| Express Free for orders over C$420.00 | Estimated delivery to Canada: 4-7 days |
| Standard Free for orders over C$280.00 | Estimated delivery to Canada: 14-21 days |
| Country | Brand Names |
|---|---|
| Canada | Taro-Mupirocin |
Mupirocin is a topical antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial skin infections and, in some cases, to clear nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus. It works where it is applied and is usually absorbed only in very small amounts, which helps limit effects elsewhere in the body. To help reduce the risk of resistance, use it exactly as prescribed and for the full recommended length of treatment.
Mupirocin is usually well tolerated, but it can sometimes cause local reactions such as burning, stinging, or itching where it is applied. Some mupirocin products are made with a macrogol base. These products are not suitable for use on mucous membranes and should be used with caution in people with extensive burns or wounds because of the possibility of macrogol toxicity. Extra caution is also needed in people with kidney problems.
Mupirocin is an antibacterial medication that blocks bacterial protein synthesis by binding to isoleucyl transfer RNA synthetase. At low concentrations, it mainly stops bacteria from growing, but at the high concentrations reached with topical use on the skin, it is usually bactericidal. At these concentrations, it may also have some activity against organisms reported to be relatively resistant to mupirocin in vitro. It is mainly active against Gram-positive aerobes.
Most strains of staphylococci, including methicillin-resistant and multiply resistant Staph. aureus, and streptococci are susceptible in vitro, although enterococci are relatively resistant. Mupirocin is also active against Listeria monocytogenes and Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Gram-negative organisms are generally not sensitive, but Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria spp., and a few others are.
Anaerobic organisms, both Gram-positive and Gram-negative, are generally resistant, and activity against fungi is low. Mupirocin is more active in vitro at acidic pH than under alkaline conditions. Naturally resistant strains of Staph. aureus are rare, but resistance, including high-level plasmid-mediated transferable resistance, has emerged, especially with long-term use. There has been some concern that inappropriate prescribing of mupirocin has led to steadily increasing resistance.
In in vitro testing, the activity of mupirocin 2% against Candida albicans was comparable to that of other commonly used topical antifungals. Although MICs were considerably higher than those reported for susceptible bacteria, clinical responses in 10 patients suggested that adequate concentrations of mupirocin were reached after topical application.
Only very small amounts of mupirocin applied to the skin are absorbed into the bloodstream. Once absorbed, it is quickly metabolized to monic acid, which is excreted in the urine.
Mupirocin is an antibacterial produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens. It is used topically as a 2% ointment in a macrogol base, or as a cream containing mupirocin calcium equivalent to 2% mupirocin, to treat various bacterial skin infections. In Canadian practice, these preparations should be applied up to 3 times daily for up to 10 days; treatment should be re-evaluated if there is no response after 3 to 5 days.
These preparations are not suitable for use on mucous membranes. For this reason, a nasal ointment containing mupirocin calcium equivalent to 2% mupirocin in a paraffin base is used to clear nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus, particularly epidemic methicillin-resistant strains.
The nasal ointment should be applied inside each nostril 2 or 3 times daily for a maximum of 7 days.
I'm in Edmonton. Can I check whether Bactroban ointment can be shipped to my postal code before I place the order?
Shipping availability can vary by destination. Enter your Edmonton delivery address and postal code at checkout to review the shipping options available before you submit the order.
My mupirocin ointment arrived in Halifax after several very cold days. What should I check before using it?
Check that the tube is intact, not leaking or cracked, and that the ointment has not visibly separated or changed texture. Store it at 20°C to 25°C; excursions from 15°C to 30°C are permitted, but it must not be frozen. If it may have frozen or its condition is uncertain, do not use it until it has been checked.
If I reorder the ointment later, will it come from the same manufacturer as my first order?
We cannot guarantee the same manufacturer for a repeat order. When your order arrives, confirm the label shows mupirocin ointment 2% (20 mg/g), then compare the manufacturer, lot number, expiry date, and any other package details that matter to you.
I have chronic kidney disease and was given mupirocin for a larger area of broken skin. Is the ointment still appropriate?
Mupirocin itself is usually absorbed through intact skin only minimally, but ointment formulations may contain polyethylene glycol, which can be absorbed through extensive damaged skin and is cleared by the kidneys. Check the received product's ingredient list and ask the prescriber or pharmacist before using it over a large damaged area; do not change the prescribed plan on your own.
| Active ingredient | Mupirocin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Topical antibiotic |
| Dosage form | Ointment |
| Available strengths | 2% (20 mg/g) |
| Route | Topical |
| Storage | Store at 20°C to 25°C; excursions permitted from 15°C to 30°C. Do not freeze. |
| ATC code | D06AX09 |
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