Solu M 2% Ointment 5gm

SOLU M 2% OINTMENT contains Mupirocin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibacterial agents. It is used to manage bacterial skin infections such as folliculitis (swelling of the skin around the hair roots), impetigo (appears as a small scratch or itchy patch of eczema) and furunculosis (pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected and inflamed hair follicles).

It can also be used to manage skin infections due to small cuts, lacerations, wounds, or scraped skin. SOLU M 2% OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Before applying SOLU M 2% OINTMENT, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

SOLU M 2% OINTMENT is not recommended for use in children (aged under 1 year) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (above 65 years of age). The most common side effects associated with the use of SOLU M 2% OINTMENT are application site reactions such as itching, redness, burning, rash, swelling, and pain in the skin. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

USES OF SOLU M 2% OINTMENT

• Manage bacterial skin infections such as folliculitis, impetigo and furunculosis
• Manage infections on the skin due to small cuts, lacerations, wounds or on scraped skin

HOW SOLU M 2% OINTMENT WORKS

SOLU M 2% OINTMENT works by killing the bacteria that cause skin infections by managing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. Thereby, managing the skin infection from spreading.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Apply SOLU M 2% OINTMENT as advised by your physician. It is for external use only. Wash your hands before and after applying for the medicine. Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area of the skin and rub it gently. You can cover the managed area with a plaster or other suitable dressing if advised by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the correct frequency and duration for you depending on your age and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF SOLU M 2% OINTMENT

COMMON

• application site reactions such as itching, redness, burning, rash, swelling, and pain in the skin

UNCOMMON

• application site reactions such as stinging or dryness on the skin
• soreness of the other parts of the body

RARE

Stop applying SOLU M 2% OINTMENT and contact your doctor immediately if you experience this side effect:

• inflammation of the colon (large intestine) (symptoms include diarrhoea, usually with blood and mucus, stomach pain and fever)