Pirnuo Cream

Generic name:mupirocin
Dosage form: cream

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.

Indications and Usage for Pirnuo Cream

Pirnuo Cream is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm2 in area) due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes).

Pirnuo Cream Dosage and Administration

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For Topical Use Only.

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Apply a small amount of Pirnuo Cream, with a cotton swab or gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times daily for 10 days.

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Cover the treated area with gauze dressing if desired.

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Re-evaluate patients not showing a clinical response within 3 to 5 days.

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Pirnuo Cream is not for intranasal, ophthalmic, or other mucosal use [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.6)].

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Do not apply Pirnuo Cream concurrently with any other lotions, creams, or ointments [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Dosage Forms and Strengths

PIRNUOTM Cream (Mupirocin Cream USP, 2%) is a white cream that contains 20 mg (2% w/w) of mupirocin per gram (equivalent to 21.5 mg (2.15% w/w) of mupirocin calcium, USP) in an oil- and water-based emulsion, supplied in 42.5 gram pumps.

Contraindications

Pirnuo Cream is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any of the excipients of Pirnuo Cream.

Warnings and Precautions

Severe Allergic Reactions

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