Learn about side effects, warnings, dosage, and more. Mupirocin topical ointment is a prescription medication used to treat impetigo, a skin infection caused by bacteria.

Children’s dosage. A doctor may prescribe mupirocin ointment to treat impetigo in children ages 2 months to 16 years. The dosage is the same as for adults. See above for details.

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