DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
A small amount of Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% should be applied to the affected area 3 times daily. The area treated may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired. Patients not showing a clinical response within 3 to 5 days should be re-evaluated.
Directions
use with care in premature infants and infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.
Surgical hand scrub:
wet hands and forearms with water
scrub for 3 minutes with about 5 ml of product and a wet brush paying close attention to the nails, cuticles and interdigital spaces
a separate nail cleaner may be used
rinse thoroughly
wash for an additional 3 minutes with 5 ml of product and rinse under running water
dry thoroughly
Healthcare personnel handwash:
wet hands with water
dispense about 5 ml of product into cupped hands and wash in a vigorous manner for 15 seconds
rinse and dry thoroughly
Patient preoperative skin preparation:
apply product liberally to surgical site and swab for at least 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
repeat procedure for an additional 2 minutes and dry with a sterile towel
Skin wound and general skin cleaning:
thoroughly rinse the area to be cleaned with water
apply the minimum amount of product necessary to cover the skin or wound area and wash gently
rinse again thoroughly
Directions
gently cleanse and dry affected area
apply liberally to affected area as needed.
