- BP Monitors
- Masks (N95, Surgical and more)
- Surgical Masks
- Face Shield
- N95 Masks
- N99 Masks
- Nebulizers & Vaporizers
- Oximeters & Pedometers
- Vital Signs Monitors & Wearables
- Oxygen Concentrators & Cans
- Weighing Scales
- Thermometers
- IR Thermometers
- Body Massager
- Diabetes Monitors
- Mobility Equipments
- Exercise Equipments
- Doctor's Corner
- Stethoscopes
- Tapes & Bandages
- Clinical Diagnostic Equipments
- Dressings & Wound Care
- Supports & Braces
- Neck & Shoulder Support
- Knee & Leg Support
- Back & Abdomen Support
- Ankle & Foot Support
- Hand & Wrist Braces
- Arm & Elbow Support
- Cervical Pillows
- Compression support & sleeves
- Heel support
- Vitamins & Supplements
- Multivitamins
- TestUdpTemporary
- Vitamins A-Z
- Mineral Supplements
- banner
- Nutritional Drinks
- Adult Daily Nutrition
- Kids Nutrition (2-15 Yrs)
- For Women
- Health Food & Drinks
- Green Tea & Herbal Tea
- Herbal Juice
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Healthy Snacks
- Protein Supplements
- Whey Protein
- Amino Acids
- Mass Gainers
- Workout Essential
- Fat Burners
- Ayurveda Top Brands
- Dabur
- Sri Sri Tattva
- Baidyanath Products
- Kerala Ayurveda
- Jiva Ayurveda
- Tata 1mg Herbal Supplements
- Patanjali
- test_udp
- test_udp_1
Mupidac Cream
Product introduction
Mupidac Cream is an antibiotic medicine used to treat certain skin infections such as impetigo (red sores), recurring boils, and others. It works by killing certain bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection.
Used in treating major skin infections
Used in treating major skin infections
Uses of Mupidac Cream
Benefits of Mupidac Cream
In Treatment of Bacterial skin infections
Mupidac Cream is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria on your skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. It is effective against skin infections such as boils, impetigo, and infected hair follicles. It may also be used to treat infections in small cuts or wounds on your skin. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.
Side effects of Mupidac Cream
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Mupidac
- Itching
- Burning sensation
- Stinging sensation
- Pain
How to use Mupidac Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Mupidac Cream works
Mupidac Cream is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mupidac Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mupidac Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Mupidac Cream?
If you miss a dose of Mupidac Cream, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Mupidac Cream
₹26.67/gm of Cream
Must Cream
Prism Life Sciences Ltd
₹25.4/gm of cream
5% cheaper
Mupikem Cream
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
₹26/gm of cream
3% cheaper
Muroci Cream
Santiago Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
₹19/gm of cream
29% cheaper
Motoseal 2% Cream
Cutis Dermacare
₹30/gm of cream
12% costlier
Mupivin Cream
Zee Laboratories
₹19.9/gm of cream
25% cheaper
Quick tips
- Mupidac Cream is used to treat bacterial skin infections such as impetigo.
- Clean and dry the affected area and apply the medicine at least 3 times a day. A dressing can be applied over the treated area if needed.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- It can cause slight irritation at the application site. Let your doctor know if the irritation does not go away.
- Do not use for more than 10 days. Throw away any cream that is left over.
- If your skin condition does not improve within 3 to 5 days, see your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Natural crotonic acid derivative {Medium-chain fatty acids}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Cell membrane active agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Mupidac Cream used for diaper rash?
Mupidac Cream is an antibacterial medicine and will only help if the diaper rash is due to bacterial infection.
What if I do not get better after using Mupidac Cream?
Inform your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine. If you do not feel better after finishing the full course of treatment, consult your doctor.
For how long do I need to use Mupidac Cream?
Use Mupidac Cream for the duration advised by your doctor. The bacteria are normally cleared from your skin within 10 days of starting the treatment. Do not use it for more than 10 days. If your skin condition does not improve within 3-5 days, see your doctor.
How should I use Mupidac Cream?
Follow the directions given by your doctor carefully. Wash your hands before applying Mupidac Cream. Apply the ointment to the infected area of skin 2-3 times daily or as told by your doctor. You can cover the treated area with a dressing or leave it open as per your doctor’s advice.
Can I apply Mupidac Cream on an open wound?
Consult your doctor before using Mupidac Cream. Avoid using Mupidac Cream for large open wounds if you have a kidney problem as this may further damage your kidneys.
After I applied Mupidac Cream, I felt burning and stinging sensations. Should I stop using it?
Burning sensation is a common side effect of applying Mupidac Cream. However, stinging is uncommon. It does not last long and will disappear after sometime. Do not stop using Mupidac Cream because of these mild side effects. If you have any concerns consult your doctor.
In which areas of the skin should I avoid using Mupidac Cream?
Mupidac Cream should not be used to treat infections in or near the eyes, nostrils or mouth. If this medicine accidentally enters your eyes, wash the eyes thoroughly with water. In case you have tubes inserted in your body for the delivery of fluids or medicines (cannula), do not use this medicine to treat the skin near that area.
What should prompt me to stop using Mupidac Cream?
Wash off the ointment immediately if you get raised and itchy rash, cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, fainting, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, throat or other parts of the body. These may be signs of severe allergic reaction. You should immediately stop using Mupidac Cream and consult your doctor. Though unlikely, but if you get abdominal cramps and diarrhea, you should stop Mupidac Cream immediately and consult your doctor.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1544.
- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Miscellaneous Antimicrobial Agents; Disingectants, Antiseptics, & Sterilants. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 877-78.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 941-42.
- Mupirocin. King William Street, London: ADVANZ Pharma; 2011 [revised 5 Apr. 2018]. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Mupirocin. Bronx New York: Clay-Park Labs, Inc. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Sarkhej-Dholka Road, Bhat, Ahmedabad-382 210, INDIA.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Mupidac Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Mupidac Cream. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
142 people viewed this recentlyMRP
₹80
Inclusive of all taxes
1 Tube
3.0 gm in 1 tube
Cash on delivery available