FDA label
What is mupirocin used for?
The FDA-approved uses of mupirocin, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes).”
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Mupirocin, ointment
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma (ANDA065170). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes).
Source: DailyMed label, set id a822d44d-c651-406c-a2b9-aa8fbe8f89ce, version 4, effective March 17, 2026. NDC 0121-1076, one of 32 listings for this product.
Mupirocin, cream
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Encube Ethicals, Inc. (ANDA213076). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Mupirocin Cream USP, 2% 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).
Source: DailyMed label, set id cb085bdf-e371-6e8a-e053-2995a90ae358, version 3, effective September 26, 2025. NDC 21922-029, one of 12 listings for this product.
Questions
What is mupirocin used for?
The FDA label says: “Mupirocin Ointment USP, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of impetigo due to susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes).”
What drug class is mupirocin?
FDA lists mupirocin in the RNA Synthetase Inhibitor Antibacterial established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.