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Medicines mupirocinQuestion & answer

mupirocin · Medicine question

How is mupirocin eliminated from the body?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Mupirocin is rapidly eliminated by metabolism to its inactive metabolite monic acid, which is rapidly excreted by the kidney.

Sources for this answer

Bactroban 2% CreamGlaxoSmithKline UK · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 16Document updated 14 November 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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