Mupider Dosage/Direction for Use

Always use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Patients must be advised to check with the doctor or pharmacist if they are not sure.
Using this medicine: Mupider must not be mixed with any other external cream or ointment medicines on the infected area of the skin as this may reduce the effectiveness of Mupider.
Mupider is usually applied on the skin two to three times a day: 1. Wash and dry hands.
2. Apply ointment to the infected area of the skin.
3. The treated area can be covered with a plaster(s) or suitable dressing(s), unless the doctor has told the patient to leave it uncovered.
4. Replace the cap on the tube and wash hands.
How long should Mupider be used for: Mupider must be used for as long as prescribed. Patients must be advised to ask the doctor, nurse or pharmacist if they are not sure. The bacteria are normally cleared from the skin within 10 days of starting treatment. Do not use for more than 10 days. Throw away any ointment that is left over.
If the patient swallows any Mupider: Patients must be advised to speak to the doctor, nurse or pharmacist if they swallow any of the ointment.
Forgotten use of Mupider: If the patient forgets to apply Mupider, it must be applied as soon as the patient remembers.
If the next dose is due within an hour, the missed dose must be skipped.
A double dose must not be taken to make up for a forgotten dose. 
If the patient stops using Mupider: If the patient stops using Mupider too early, not all the bacteria may have been killed or they may continue to grow. Patients must be advised to ask the doctor, nurse or pharmacist when to stop using the ointment.
Patients must be advised to ask the doctor, nurse or pharmacist for any further questions on the use of this product.