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Prophylactic Biological Products
Mupirocin ointment is a topical antibiotic formulation used for treating skin infections. The active ingredient, mupirocin, inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase. Its molecular formula is C21H36O6 and CAS number is 63905-84-0.
Contraindicated for ocular use. Avoid prolonged application exceeding two weeks to prevent resistance development. Store at controlled room temperature between 15°C and 25°C in tightly sealed containers away from moisture.