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Muricin

Muricin Ointment

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What is Muricin Ointment?

Muricin Ointment is a water removable topical treatment that treats bacterial skin infections. Muricin Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of canine bacterial infections of the skin, including superficial pyoderma, caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus intermedius. Muricin Ointment requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Dogs

Benefits:

  • Treats bacterial skin infections in dogs
  • Water removable for easy clean-up

How does Muricin Ointment work?

Muricin contains the active ingredient mupirocin. Mupirocin is an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Cautions:

Muricin is not for ophthalmic use. Safety in pregnant or breeding animals has not been determined. Due to a potential hazard for nephrotoxicity due to polyethylene glycol content of the product base, exercise care in use for extensive deep lesions where absorption of large quantities of polyethylene glycol is possible.

Brand Name:

Muricin Ointment

Generic Name:

mupirocin ointment 2%

What is the most important thing I should know about Muricin Ointment?

Muricin Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of canine bacterial infections of the skin, including superficial pyoderma, caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus intermedius. It requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Muricin Ointment to my pet?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to this medication. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.

How should Muricin Ointment be applied?

Muricin Ointment should be applied twice daily to the affected area.

What are the potential side effects of Muricin Ointment?

No adverse reactions have been reported with this product. If a skin reaction such as irritation should occur, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Muricin Ointment?

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember during the same day. However, if you don't remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and give only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

What happens if I overdose my pet on Muricin Ointment?

Contact your veterinarian or seek emergency veterinary treatment.

What should I avoid while giving Muricin Ointment to my pet?

Avoid contact with eyes and mouth when applying Muricin to your pet.

What other drugs will affect Muricin Ointment?

Mupirocin, the active ingredient of Muricin, has no known interactions with other drugs.

Muricin Ointment Directions:

  • Remove entire applicator assembly, puncture tube with white portion of the cap. Replace entire applicator assembly. To dispense, remove the white portion of the cap. After use, replace white cap to close.
  • Prior to treatment, the lesion should be cleansed.
  • Muricin Ointment should be applied to the affected area twice a day.
  • Apply a sufficient amount of ointment to completely cover the infected area.
  • Maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
Tip:

Wash your hands after applying Muricin.

Muricin Ointment Dosage:

Muricin Ointment Dosage for Dogs
Weight Dosage
All weights Apply twice daily to affected area or use as directed by your veterinarian
   
Muricin Ointment Dosage for Cats:
Cats
Do not use!
Muricin Ointment Dosage for Horses:
Horses
Do not use!

Storage:

Keep out of reach of children and other pets. Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F).

Muricin Ointment Ingredients:

Muricin Ointment
Active Ingredient
2% mupirocin
Other Ingredients:Each gram of Muricin Ointment contains 20 mg of mupirocin in a bland, water-washable ointment base consisting of polyethylene glycol 400 and polyethylene glycol 3350 (polyethylene glycol ointment, NF).
Muricin Ointment is supplied in 15 gm tubes
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What is Muricin Ointment?

Muricin Ointment is a water removable topical treatment that treats bacterial skin infections. Muricin Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of canine bacterial infections of the skin, including superficial pyoderma, caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus intermedius. Muricin Ointment requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

For:

Dogs

Benefits:

  • Treats bacterial skin infections in dogs
  • Water removable for easy clean-up

How does Muricin Ointment work?

Muricin contains the active ingredient mupirocin. Mupirocin is an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Cautions:

Muricin is not for ophthalmic use. Safety in pregnant or breeding animals has not been determined. Due to a potential hazard for nephrotoxicity due to polyethylene glycol content of the product base, exercise care in use for extensive deep lesions where absorption of large quantities of polyethylene glycol is possible.

Brand Name:

Muricin Ointment

Generic Name:

mupirocin ointment 2%

What is the most important thing I should know about Muricin Ointment?

Muricin Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of canine bacterial infections of the skin, including superficial pyoderma, caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus intermedius. It requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

What should I discuss with my veterinarian before giving Muricin Ointment to my pet?

Tell your veterinarian if your pet has ever had an allergic reaction to this medication. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.

How should Muricin Ointment be applied?

Muricin Ointment should be applied twice daily to the affected area.

What are the potential side effects of Muricin Ointment?

No adverse reactions have been reported with this product. If a skin reaction such as irritation should occur, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.

What happens if I miss giving a dose of Muricin Ointment?

Give the missed dose as soon as you remember during the same day. However, if you don't remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and give only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not give a double dose of the medication.

What happens if I overdose my pet on Muricin Ointment?

Contact your veterinarian or seek emergency veterinary treatment.

What should I avoid while giving Muricin Ointment to my pet?

Avoid contact with eyes and mouth when applying Muricin to your pet.

What other drugs will affect Muricin Ointment?

Mupirocin, the active ingredient of Muricin, has no known interactions with other drugs.

Muricin Ointment Directions:

  • Remove entire applicator assembly, puncture tube with white portion of the cap. Replace entire applicator assembly. To dispense, remove the white portion of the cap. After use, replace white cap to close.
  • Prior to treatment, the lesion should be cleansed.
  • Muricin Ointment should be applied to the affected area twice a day.
  • Apply a sufficient amount of ointment to completely cover the infected area.
  • Maximum duration of treatment should not exceed 30 days.
Tip:

Wash your hands after applying Muricin.

Muricin Ointment Dosage:

Muricin Ointment Dosage for Dogs
Weight Dosage
All weights Apply twice daily to affected area or use as directed by your veterinarian
   
Muricin Ointment Dosage for Cats:
Cats
Do not use!
Muricin Ointment Dosage for Horses:
Horses
Do not use!

Storage:

Keep out of reach of children and other pets. Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F).

Muricin Ointment Ingredients:

Muricin Ointment
Active Ingredient
2% mupirocin
Other Ingredients:Each gram of Muricin Ointment contains 20 mg of mupirocin in a bland, water-washable ointment base consisting of polyethylene glycol 400 and polyethylene glycol 3350 (polyethylene glycol ointment, NF).
Muricin Ointment is supplied in 15 gm tubes
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