Brand name: Mupizer Ointment Generic name: Mupirocin Strength: Usually 2% w/w (check packaging for exact strength) Dosage form: Topical ointment Drug class: Antibiotic (topical) Composition Mupirocin 2% (active ingredient) Base ointment with excipients for smooth application Mupizer Ointment is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Key Uses Mupizer Ointment is a prescription-only medication primarily used for the following conditions: Impetigo: A highly contagious skin infection characterized by red sores or honey-colored crusts, often seen in children. Boils (Furunculosis): Pus-filled bumps under the skin caused by infected hair follicles. Folliculitis: Swelling and infection around the hair roots. Infected minor cuts, wounds, and scrapes: It is used to treat existing infections in minor skin injuries and to prevent infection in post-surgical areas. Uses Treatment of bacterial skin infections (impetigo, folliculitis) Prevention of infection in minor cuts, wounds, and abrasions Effective against Gram-positive bacteria Administration Route: Topical (apply to skin) Dosage: Thin layer applied 2–3 times daily, or as prescribed Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and mucous membranes