Mupirocin (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: mupirocin
Pack: Mupirocin (Apo) 2% ointment, 15 g, tube
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-MUPIROCIN mupirocin 20 mg/g ointment tubeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
APO-MUPIROCIN is indicated for the topical treatment of mild impetigo.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Ointment
- Topical
- white, semi-transparent homogenous preparation
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 15 gram tube pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
To access RPBS medicines you must hold a DVA Gold Card, DVA Orange Card or DVA White Card (for some medicines only). To learn about Department of Veterans' Affairs health cards, visit Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient mupirocin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
