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Mupirocin 20 mg/g Cream — NDC 46708-624-15 (Billing 46708-0624-15)

by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited · 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE

This is a package of Mupirocin 20 mg/g Cream from Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, marketed since Mar 2025 and currently FDA-listed. It is the main listing for this product, which comes in 2 package sizes.

NDC 46708-0624-15
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 46708-624-15 billing pads the product segment with a zero
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Record
FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
Code segments
46708 labeler · 624 product · 15 package
Package marketed since
Mar 18, 2025
Sample package
No — commercial package
Listing certified through
Dec 31, 2026
Barcode (UPC)
0346708624156
FDA record last changed
Jul 24, 2026

Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 46708-624-15
Product NDC 46708-624
11-digit billing NDC 46708062415
RxCUI 311877
UNII RG38I2P540
UPC 0346708624156
Application # ANDA213053
SPL Set ID 0580458d-7178-4031-8ac7-0cda281ade8b
Established class (EPC) RNA Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial
Mechanism of action RNA Synthetase Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2025-03-18
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form CREAM
Substance MUPIROCIN CALCIUM
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Quick answers
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 311877
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 46708-624-15 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 46708-0624-15. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the RNA Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial class.

Pharmacologic class RNA Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial
Drug family (ATC) Other antibiotics for topical use, Other nasal preparations
How it works RNA Synthetase Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Mupirocin, an antibiotic, is used to treat impetigo as well as other skin infections caused by bacteria. It is not effective against fungal or viral infections. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It treats certain bacterial skin infections. The ointment is for impetigo. The cream is for small infected cuts or wounds. Both target Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyoge...
  • Put a small amount on the infected area with a cotton swab or gauze, 3 times a day. You can cover it with gauze if you like. Follow your prescriber’s directions for how many days.
  • Check back with your prescriber if you don’t see improvement within 3 to 5 days. Stop and call if you have severe irritation. Get emergency help for hives, swelling or trouble brea...
  • No. It is not for the nose, eyes or other moist body surfaces. If it gets in your eyes, rinse well with water.
📖 Read our full Mupirocin guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Mupirocin — tap one for details:

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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $3.03 $45.48 / 15 g
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
46708-0624-15 You're viewing this Main listing 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 15 g in 1 TUBE 2025-03-18 — Active
46708-0624-30 46708-624-30 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 g in 1 TUBE 2025-03-18 — Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 1 tube in 1 carton / 15 g in 1 tube.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Mupirocin 20 mg/g Cream?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Mupirocin 20 mg/g 16714-0055-01 NORTHSTAR 1 tube $0.826 AB Availability likely —
Mupirocin 2 g/100g 21922-0029-04 Encube 1 tube $0.826 AB Availability likely —
Mupirocin 20 mg/g 51672-1370-01 Sun 1 tube $0.826 AB Availability likely —
Mupirocin 20 mg/g 62332-0624-15 Alembic 1 tube $0.826 AB Availability likely —
Mupirocin 2 g/100g 68462-0564-17 Glenmark 15 g $0.826 AB Availability likely —
Mupirocin 2 g/100g 69238-2029-03 Amneal 1 tube $0.883 AB Availability likely —
Mupirocin 20 mg/gthis 46708-0624-15 Alembic 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Pirnuo 2 g/100g 68462-0560-47 Glenmark 1 bottle — AB FDA listed —
Mupirocin 20 mg/g 70518-3774-00 REMEDYREPACK 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
Mupirocin 2 g/100g 85766-0204-15 Sportpharm 1 tube — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2025
On the market since
Mar 2025
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
1 year listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

🧪 Avoiding an ingredient? See Mupirocin inactive ingredients by manufacturer: every current product's list side by side, so you can ask your pharmacy for the version that does not list it.

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  • UNII LKG8494WBH
    Benzyl alcohol is a clear liquid used as a preservative and solvent in medicines. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth and dissolves other ingredients to create uniform liquid formulations.
  • UNII 230OU9XXE4
    A waxy substance made from glycerin and stearic acid that acts as an emulsifier to blend oily and watery ingredients together. It also helps thicken and stabilize the medicine's texture.
  • UNII T5L8T28FGP
    Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
  • UNII HIE492ZZ3T
    Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
  • UNII YRC528SWUY
    A waxy emulsifier made from plant-derived fatty alcohols. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together and improves how the medicine spreads and absorbs.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
  • UNII TTV12P4NEE
    Xanthan gum is a thickening and stabilizing ingredient made from fermented corn or other sugars. It's added to medicines to improve texture, prevent separation of liquids and solids, and help the product stay consistent.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAlembic Pharmaceuticals Limited
Application holderALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
FDA applicationANDA213053 (ANDA)
Labeler code46708
First marketedMar 2025
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio502 products on file

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Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 🧬 Pharmacokinetics 🔬 Clinical Studies 🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 📚 References 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 88 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Mupirocin cream is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm 2 in area) due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) . Mupirocin cream is an RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (up to 10 cm in length or 100 cm 2 in area) due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes .

( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 152 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For Topical Use Only. Apply a small amount of mupirocin cream, with a cotton swab or gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times daily for 10 days. Cover the treated area with gauze dressing if desired.

Re-evaluate patients not showing a clinical response within 3 to 5 days. Mupirocin cream is not for intranasal, ophthalmic, or other mucosal use [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 , 5.6 )]. Do not apply mupirocin cream concurrently with any other lotions, creams or ointments [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )].

For Topical Use Only. ( 2 ) Apply a small amount of mupirocin cream, with a cotton swab or gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times daily for 10 days. ( 2 ) Re-evaluate patients not showing a clinical response within 3 to 5 days.

( 2 ) Not for intranasal, ophthalmic, or other mucosal use. ( 2 )

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 54 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Mupirocin cream USP, 2% is a white to off white cream that contains 20 mg (2% w/w) of mupirocin per gram in an oil-and water-based emulsion, supplied in 15-gram and 30-gram tubes. Cream: 20 mg (2% w/w) of mupirocin per gram in 15-gram and 30-gram tubes. ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 36 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Mupirocin cream is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any of the excipients of mupirocin cream. Known hypersensitivity to mupirocin or any of the excipients of mupirocin cream. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Severe Allergic Reactions: Anaphylaxis, urticaria, angioedema, and generalized rash have been reported in patients treated with formulations of mupirocin, including mupirocin cream. ( 5.1 ) Eye Irritation: Avoid contact with eyes. ( 5.2 ) Local Irritation: Discontinue in the event of sensitization or severe local irritation.

( 5.3 ) Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea (CDAD): If diarrhea occurs, evaluate patients for CDAD. ( 5.4 ) Potential for Microbial Overgrowth: Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms, including fungi. ( 5.5 ) Risk Associated with Mucosal Use: Mupirocin cream is not formulated for use on mucosal surfaces.

A separate formulation, BACTROBAN nasal ointment, is available for intranasal use. ( 5.6 )

5.1Severe Allergic Reactions Systemic allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, urticaria, angioedema, and generalized rash, have been reported in patients treated with formulations of mupirocin, including mupirocin cream [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] .

5.2Eye Irritation Avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse well with water.

5.3Local Irritation In the event of a sensitization or severe local irritation from mupirocin cream, usage should be discontinued, and appropriate alternative therapy for the infection instituted.

5.4Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea Clostridium difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon leading to overgrowth of C. difficile . C. difficile produces toxins A and B which contribute to the development of CDAD.

Hypertoxin-producing strains of C. difficile cause increased morbidity and mortality, as these infections can be refractory to antimicrobial therapy and may require colectomy. CDAD must be considered in all patients who present with diarrhea following antibacterial drug use. Careful medical history is necessary since CDAD has been reported to occur over 2 months after the administration of antibacterial agents.

If CDAD is suspected or confirmed, ongoing antibacterial drug use not directed against C. difficile may need to be discontinued. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, antibacterial treatment of C. difficile , and surgical evaluation should be instituted as clinically indicated.

5.5Potential for Microbial Overgrowth As with other antibacterial products, prolonged use of mupirocin cream may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganisms, including fungi [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )] .

5.6Risk Associated with Mucosal Use Mupirocin cream is not formulated for use on mucosal surfaces. A separate formulation, BACTROBAN (mupirocin calcium) nasal ointment, is available for intranasal use.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Severe Allergic Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Eye Irritation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Local Irritation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Clostridium difficile -Associated Diarrhea [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] The most frequent adverse reactions (at least 1%) were headache, rash, and nausea. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In 2 randomized, double‑blind, double‑dummy trials, 339 subjects were treated with topical mupirocin cream plus oral placebo. Adverse reactions occurred in 28 (8.3%) subjects.

The following adverse reactions were reported by at least 1% of subjects in connection with the use of mupirocin cream in clinical trials: headache (1.7%), rash (1.1%), and nausea (1.1%). Other adverse reactions which occurred in less than 1% of subjects were: abdominal pain, burning at application site, cellulitis, dermatitis, dizziness, pruritus, secondary wound infection, and ulcerative stomatitis. In a supportive trial in the treatment of secondarily infected eczema, 82 subjects were treated with mupirocin cream.

The incidence of adverse reactions was as follows: nausea (4.9%), headache and burning at application site (3.6% each), pruritus (2.4%), and 1 report each of abdominal pain, bleeding secondary to eczema, pain secondary to eczema, hives, dry skin, and rash.

6.2Postmarketing Experience In addition to adverse reactions reported from clinical trials, the following reactions have been identified during postmarketing use of mupirocin cream. Because they are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. These reactions have been chosen for inclusion due to a combination of their seriousness, frequency of reporting, or potential causal relationship to mupirocin cream.

Immune System Disorders Systemic allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, urticaria, angioedema, and generalized rash [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] .

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are insufficient human data to establish whether there is a drug-associated risk with mupirocin cream in pregnant women. Systemic absorption of mupirocin through intact human skin is minimal following topical administration of mupirocin cream [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . No developmental toxicity was observed in rats or rabbits treated with mupirocin subcutaneously during organogenesis at doses of 160 or 40 mg per kg per day, respectively (22 and 11 times the human topical dose based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area).

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. The estimated background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data: Developmental toxicity studies have been performed with mupirocin administered subcutaneously to rats and rabbits at doses up to 160 mg per kg per day during organogenesis.

This dose is 22 and 43 times, respectively, the human topical dose (approximately 60 mg mupirocin per day) based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area. Maternal toxicity was observed (body weight loss/decreased body weight gain and reduced feeding) in both species with no evidence of developmental toxicity in rats. In rabbits, excessive maternal toxicity at the high dose precluded the evaluation of fetal outcomes.

There was no developmental toxicity in rabbits at 40 mg per kg per day, 11 times the human topical dose based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area. Mupirocin administered subcutaneously to rats in a prenatal and postnatal development study (dosed during late gestation through lactation) was associated with reduced offspring viability in the early postnatal period at a dose of 106.7 mg per kg, in the presence of injection site irritation and/or subcutaneous hemorrhaging. This dose is 14 times the human topical dose based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area.

The no-observed adverse effect level in this study was 44.2 mg per kg per day, which is 6 times the human topical dose.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary It is not known whether mupirocin is present in human milk, has effects on the breastfed child, or has effects on milk production. However, breastfeeding is not expected to result in exposure of the child to the drug due to the minimal systemic absorption of mupirocin in humans following topical administration of mupirocin cream [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for mupirocin cream and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from mupirocin cream or from the underlying maternal condition.

Clinical Considerations To minimize oral exposure of the drug to children, a breast and/or nipple being treated with mupirocin cream should be thoroughly washed prior to breastfeeding.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of mupirocin cream have been established in the age-groups 3 months to 16 years. Use of mupirocin cream in these age-groups is supported by evidence from adequate and well‑controlled trials of mupirocin cream in adults with additional data from 93 pediatric subjects studied as part of the pivotal trials in adults [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] .

8.5Geriatric Use In 2 adequate and well‑controlled trials, 30 subjects older than 65 years were treated with mupirocin cream. No overall difference in the efficacy or safety of mupirocin cream was observed in this patient population when compared with that observed in younger patients.

🤰 Pregnancy ~2 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are insufficient human data to establish whether there is a drug-associated risk with mupirocin cream in pregnant women. Systemic absorption of mupirocin through intact human skin is minimal following topical administration of mupirocin cream [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . No developmental toxicity was observed in rats or rabbits treated with mupirocin subcutaneously during organogenesis at doses of 160 or 40 mg per kg per day, respectively (22 and 11 times the human topical dose based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area).

The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. The estimated background risk in the U.S. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data: Developmental toxicity studies have been performed with mupirocin administered subcutaneously to rats and rabbits at doses up to 160 mg per kg per day during organogenesis.

This dose is 22 and 43 times, respectively, the human topical dose (approximately 60 mg mupirocin per day) based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area. Maternal toxicity was observed (body weight loss/decreased body weight gain and reduced feeding) in both species with no evidence of developmental toxicity in rats. In rabbits, excessive maternal toxicity at the high dose precluded the evaluation of fetal outcomes.

There was no developmental toxicity in rabbits at 40 mg per kg per day, 11 times the human topical dose based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area. Mupirocin administered subcutaneously to rats in a prenatal and postnatal development study (dosed during late gestation through lactation) was associated with reduced offspring viability in the early postnatal period at a dose of 106.7 mg per kg, in the presence of injection site irritation and/or subcutaneous hemorrhaging. This dose is 14 times the human topical dose based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area.

The no-observed adverse effect level in this study was 44.2 mg per kg per day, which is 6 times the human topical dose.

🧒 Pediatric Use 65 words ▾

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of mupirocin cream have been established in the age-groups 3 months to 16 years. Use of mupirocin cream in these age-groups is supported by evidence from adequate and well‑controlled trials of mupirocin cream in adults with additional data from 93 pediatric subjects studied as part of the pivotal trials in adults [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] .

🧓 Geriatric Use 45 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use In 2 adequate and well‑controlled trials, 30 subjects older than 65 years were treated with mupirocin cream. No overall difference in the efficacy or safety of mupirocin cream was observed in this patient population when compared with that observed in younger patients.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Mupirocin is an RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )].

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Systemic absorption of mupirocin through intact human skin is minimal. The systemic absorption of mupirocin was studied following application of mupirocin cream 3 times daily for 5 days to various skin lesions greater than 10 cm in length or 100 cm 2 in area in 16 adults (aged 29 to 60 years) and 10 children (aged 3 to 12 years). Some systemic absorption was observed as evidenced by the detection of the metabolite, monic acid, in urine.

Data from this trial indicated more frequent occurrence of percutaneous absorption in children (90% of subjects) compared with adults (44% of subjects); however, the observed urinary concentrations in children (0.07 to 1.3 mcg per mL [1 pediatric subject had no detectable level]) are within the observed range (0.08 to 10.03 mcg per mL [9 adults had no detectable level]) in the adult population. In general, the degree of percutaneous absorption following multiple dosing appears to be minimal in adults and children. The effect of the concurrent application of mupirocin cream with other topical products has not been studied [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )].

Elimination In a trial conducted in 7 healthy adult male subjects, the elimination half-life after intravenous administration of mupirocin was 20 to 40 minutes for mupirocin and 30 to 80 minutes for monic acid. Metabolism : Following intravenous or oral administration, mupirocin is rapidly metabolized. The principal metabolite, monic acid, demonstrates no antibacterial activity.

Excretion : Monic acid is predominantly eliminated by renal excretion.

12.4Microbiology Mupirocin is an RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial produced by fermentation using the organism Pseudomonas fluorescens . Mechanism of Action Mupirocin inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by reversibly and specifically binding to bacterial isoleucyl-transfer RNA (tRNA) synthetase. Mupirocin is bactericidal at concentrations achieved by topical administration.

Mupirocin is highly protein bound (greater than 97%) and the effect of wound secretions on the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of mupirocin has not been determined. Resistance When mupirocin resistance occurs, it results from the production of a modified isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, or the acquisition of, by genetic transfer, a plasmid mediating a new isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase. High-level plasmid-mediated resistance (MIC ≥512 mcg/mL) has been reported in increasing numbers of isolates of S. aureus and with higher frequency in coagulase-negative staphylococci.

Mupirocin resistance occurs with greater frequency in methicillin-resistant than methicillin-susceptible staphylococci. Cross Resistance Due to its mode of action, mupirocin does not demonstrate cross resistance with other classes of antimicrobial agents. Antimicrobial Activity Mupirocin has been shown to be active against susceptible isolates of S. aureus and S. pyogenes , both in vitro and in clinical trials [see Indications and Usage ( 1 )].

The following in vitro data are available, but their clinical significance is unknown. Mupirocin is active against most isolates of Staphylococcus epidermidis . Susceptibility Test Methods High-level mupirocin resistance (≥512 mcg/mL) may be determined using standard disk diffusion or broth microdilution tests.

1,2 Because of the occurrence of mupirocin resistance in methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA), it is appropriate to test MRSA populations for mupirocin susceptibility prior to the use of mupirocin using a standardized method. 3,4,5

🧬 Mechanism of Action 16 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Mupirocin is an RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )].

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 66 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Mupirocin cream USP, 2% is a white to off white cream that contains 20 mg (2% w/w) of mupirocin per gram in an oil-and water-based emulsion. Mupirocin cream USP, 2% is supplied in 15-gram and 30-gram tubes. NDC 46708-624-15 (15-gram tube) NDC 46708-624-30 (30-gram tube) Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Do not freeze.

📋 Description 137 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Mupirocin cream USP, 2% contains the dihydrate crystalline calcium hemi-salt of the RNA synthetase inhibitor antibacterial, mupirocin. Chemically, it is (α E ,2 S ,3 R ,4 R ,5 S )-5-[(2 S ,3 S ,4 S ,5 S )-2,3-epoxy-5-hydroxy-4-methylhexyl]tetrahydro-3,4-dihydroxy-β-methyl-2 H -pyran-2-crotonic acid, ester with 9-hydroxynonanoic acid, calcium salt (2:1), dihydrate. The molecular formula of mupirocin calcium is (C 26 H 43 O 9 ) 2 Ca•2H 2 O, and the molecular weight is 1075.3.

The molecular weight of mupirocin free acid is 500.6. The structural formula of mupirocin calcium is: Each gram of mupirocin cream USP, 2% contains 20 mg (2% w/w) of mupirocin equivalent to 21.5 mg (2.15% w/w) of mupirocin calcium, USP. The inactive ingredients are benzyl alcohol, glycerol monostearate, mineral oil, phenoxyethanol, polyoxyl 20 cetostearyl ether, purified water, and xanthan gum.

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💬 Information for Patients ~3 min read ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information). Advise the patient to administer mupirocin cream as follows: Use mupirocin cream only as directed by the healthcare provider. It is for external use only.

Avoid contact of mupirocin cream with the eyes. If mupirocin cream gets in the eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Do not use mupirocin cream in the nose.

Wash your hands before and after applying mupirocin cream. Use a gauze pad or cotton swab to apply a small amount of mupirocin cream to the affected area. The treated area may be covered by gauze dressing if desired.

Report to the healthcare provider any signs of local adverse reactions. mupirocin cream should be stopped and the healthcare provider contacted if irritation, severe itching, or rash occurs. Report to the healthcare provider or go to the nearest emergency room if severe allergic reactions, such as swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, or wheezing occur [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . If no improvement is seen in 3 to 5 days, contact the healthcare provider.

Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Derma Division), Karakhadi, Vadodara 391450, India. Mfg. License No.: G/25/2216 PHARMACIST-DETACH HERE AND GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO PATIENT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PATIENT INFORMATION Mupirocin (mue-PIR-oh-sin) cream, for topical use What is mupirocin cream?

Mupirocin cream is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical use) to treat certain skin infections caused by bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes . It is not known if mupirocin cream is safe and effective in children under 3 months of age. Who should not use mupirocin cream?

Do not use mupirocin cream if: you are allergic to mupirocin or any of the ingredients in mupirocin cream. See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete list of the ingredients in mupirocin cream What should I tell my healthcare provider before using mupirocin cream? Before using mupirocin cream, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions including if you: are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known if mupirocin cream will harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if mupirocin cream passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you can use mupirocin cream while breastfeeding.

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Do not mix mupirocin cream with other lotions, creams, or ointments. How should I use mupirocin cream?

Mupirocin cream is for use on the skin (topical). Do not get mupirocin cream in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina (mucosal surfaces). Use mupirocin cream exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to use it.

Apply a small amount of mupirocin cream, with a cotton swab or gauze pad, to the affected area 3 times each day. Apply mupirocin cream for 10 days. It is important that you take the full course of mupirocin cream not stop early because your symptoms may disappear before the infection is fully cleared.

Wash your hands before and after applying mupirocin cream. After applying mupirocin cream, you may cover the treated area with a clean gauze pad, unless your healthcare provider has told you to leave it uncovered. Talk to your healthcare provider if your skin does not improve after 3 to 5 days of treatment with mupirocin cream.

If you are breastfeeding and use mupirocin cream on your breast or nipple, wash the area well before breastfeeding your child. What are the possible side effects of mupirocin cream? Mupirocin cream may cause serious side effects,… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🧬 Pharmacokinetics ~1 min read ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption Systemic absorption of mupirocin through intact human skin is minimal. The systemic absorption of mupirocin was studied following application of mupirocin cream 3 times daily for 5 days to various skin lesions greater than 10 cm in length or 100 cm 2 in area in 16 adults (aged 29 to 60 years) and 10 children (aged 3 to 12 years). Some systemic absorption was observed as evidenced by the detection of the metabolite, monic acid, in urine.

Data from this trial indicated more frequent occurrence of percutaneous absorption in children (90% of subjects) compared with adults (44% of subjects); however, the observed urinary concentrations in children (0.07 to 1.3 mcg per mL [1 pediatric subject had no detectable level]) are within the observed range (0.08 to 10.03 mcg per mL [9 adults had no detectable level]) in the adult population. In general, the degree of percutaneous absorption following multiple dosing appears to be minimal in adults and children. The effect of the concurrent application of mupirocin cream with other topical products has not been studied [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )].

Elimination In a trial conducted in 7 healthy adult male subjects, the elimination half-life after intravenous administration of mupirocin was 20 to 40 minutes for mupirocin and 30 to 80 minutes for monic acid. Metabolism : Following intravenous or oral administration, mupirocin is rapidly metabolized. The principal metabolite, monic acid, demonstrates no antibacterial activity.

Excretion : Monic acid is predominantly eliminated by renal excretion.

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14 CLINICAL STUDIES The efficacy of topical mupirocin cream for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic skin lesions (e.g., lacerations, sutured wounds, and abrasions not more than 10 cm in length or 100 cm 2 in total area) was compared with that of oral cephalexin in 2 randomized, double‑blind, double‑dummy clinical trials. Clinical efficacy rates at follow‑up in the per-protocol populations (adults and pediatric subjects included) were 96.1% for mupirocin cream (n = 231) and 93.1% for oral cephalexin (n = 219).

Pathogen eradication rates at follow‑up in the per-protocol populations were 100% for both mupirocin cream and oral cephalexin. Pediatrics There were 93 pediatric subjects aged 2 weeks to 16 years enrolled per protocol in the secondarily infected skin lesion trials, although only 3 were younger than 2 years of age in the population treated with mupirocin cream. Subjects were randomized to either 10 days of topical mupirocin cream 3 times daily or 10 days of oral cephalexin (250 mg 4 times daily for subjects greater than 40 kg or 25 mg per kg per day oral suspension in 4 divided doses for subjects less than or equal to 40 kg).

Clinical efficacy at follow‑up (7 to 12 days post-therapy) in the per-protocol populations was 97.7% (43 of 44) for mupirocin cream and 93.9% (46 of 49) for cephalexin.

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Long‑term studies in animals to evaluate carcinogenic potential of mupirocin calcium have not been conducted. Results of the following studies performed with mupirocin calcium or mupirocin sodium in vitro and in vivo did not indicate a potential for genotoxicity: rat primary hepatocyte unscheduled DNA synthesis, sediment analysis for DNA strand breaks, Salmonella reversion test (Ames), Escherichia coli mutation assay, metaphase analysis of human lymphocytes, mouse lymphoma assay, and bone marrow micronuclei assay in mice.

In a fertility/reproductive performance study (with dosing through lactation), mupirocin administered subcutaneously to male and female rats at doses up to 100 mg per kg per day which is 14 times the human topical dose (approximately 60 mg mupirocin per day) based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area, did not result in impaired fertility or impaired reproductive performance attributable to mupirocin.

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13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Long‑term studies in animals to evaluate carcinogenic potential of mupirocin calcium have not been conducted. Results of the following studies performed with mupirocin calcium or mupirocin sodium in vitro and in vivo did not indicate a potential for genotoxicity: rat primary hepatocyte unscheduled DNA synthesis, sediment analysis for DNA strand breaks, Salmonella reversion test (Ames), Escherichia coli mutation assay, metaphase analysis of human lymphocytes, mouse lymphoma assay, and bone marrow micronuclei assay in mice.

In a fertility/reproductive performance study (with dosing through lactation), mupirocin administered subcutaneously to male and female rats at doses up to 100 mg per kg per day which is 14 times the human topical dose (approximately 60 mg mupirocin per day) based on calculations of dose divided by the entire body surface area, did not result in impaired fertility or impaired reproductive performance attributable to mupirocin.

📚 References 149 words ▾

15 REFERENCES Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing; Twenty-sixth Informational Supplement. CLSI document M100-S26.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, 950 West Valley Rd., Suite 2500, Wayne, PA 19087, USA, 2016. Patel J, Gorwitz RJ, et al. Mupirocin Resistance.

Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2009; 49(6): 935-41. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).

Methods for Dilution Antimicrobial Susceptibility Tests for Bacteria that Grow Aerobically; Approved Standard – Tenth Edition. CLSI document M07-A10. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, 950 West Valley Road, Suite 2500, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087, USA, 2015.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Disk Diffusion Susceptibility Tests; Approved Standard – Twelfth Edition. CLSI document M02-A12.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, 950 West Valley Road, Suite 2500, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087, USA, 2015. Finlay JE, Miller LA, Poupard JA. Interpretive criteria for testing susceptibility of staphylococci to mupirocin.

Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1997; 41(5):1137-1139.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 36 words ▾

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 15 gram Tube label NDC 46708-624-15 15 grams Mupirocin C ream USP, 2% 15 gram Carton label NDC 46708-624-15 15 grams Mupirocin C ream USP, 2% 15 g tube 15 g carton

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Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Mupirocin — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 5 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Mupirocin. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$9.08M
Claims incl. refills
1.1M
Beneficiaries
906.8K
Spend / beneficiary
$10.01
Spend / claim
$8.55
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

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