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SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is used to treat burns, wound infections and bacterial skin infections such as impetigo. It contains Sucralfate and Mupirocin, which work by stimulating healing and killing infection-causing bacteria. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as a burning sensation at the application site. It is for external use only.

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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

MUPIROCIN-2%W/W+SUCRALFATE-7%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Strassenburg Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT

SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is a prescription topical medicine used to treat certain bacterial skin infections while supporting the natural healing of damaged skin. It is commonly prescribed for infected cuts, scrapes, minor burns, wounds, and skin ulcers. Fighting bacteria and protecting the injured skin helps reduce infection and promotes faster healing. Skin infections and wounds can be painful and frustrating, but using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT correctly can help your skin recover safely and comfortably.

For the best results, apply SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT exactly as prescribed by your doctor and complete the full treatment course, even if your skin starts looking better earlier. Since it is applied directly to the skin, food does not affect how it works. Keeping the affected area clean, dry, and protected from friction can further support healing. Most treatment courses usually last about 5 to 10 days, although your doctor may recommend a different duration depending on your condition.

Most people use SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT without significant problems. Mild burning, itching, redness, or temporary irritation at the application site may occur and usually settles on its own. However, stop using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT and seek immediate medical attention if you develop severe skin irritation, widespread rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing, or signs that the infection is worsening, such as increasing redness, warmth, swelling, pus, fever, or red streaks spreading away from the wound.

Do not use SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT if you are allergic to mupirocin, sucralfate, or any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor before using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT if you have severe skin allergies, large open wounds, deep puncture wounds, animal bites, severe burns, or wounds that may require oral or injectable antibiotics instead of topical treatment. SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT should only be used in children, during pregnancy, or while breastfeeding if recommended by your doctor. The availability and approved uses of this combination may vary between countries, so always use it exactly as prescribed.

Because SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is applied to the skin, interactions with medicines taken by mouth are uncommon. However, tell your healthcare provider about any creams, ointments, herbal products, or medicated skin preparations you are already using, as applying multiple products together may reduce effectiveness or increase irritation. Completing the full prescribed course also helps lower the risk of antibiotic resistance and improves the chances of completely clearing the infection.

Uses of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT

SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is used in the treatment of Burns, Skin infections (Impetigo), and Wound infections. The detailed uses of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT are as follows:

  • Infected wounds and cuts: SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT helps clear the bacterial infection causing the inflammation while protecting the wound bed to speed up recovery.
  • Impetigo: SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT targets the specific bacteria responsible for this highly contagious skin infection, helping to clear up red sores and crusts.
  • Minor burns and skin ulcers: SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT provides a physical protective shield over broken skin, preventing secondary bacterial infections and encouraging the growth of new, healthy skin cells.
  • Folliculitis: SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT treats bacterial infections of the hair follicles, reducing localized swelling, pain, and pustules.

Key Benefits

SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT helps treat bacterial skin infections while protecting the affected area and supporting the natural healing process. By controlling infection and promoting tissue repair, it helps improve skin comfort and recovery.
Benefits may include:

  • Helps treat bacterial skin infections by stopping the growth of susceptible bacteria.
  • Supports wound healing by forming a protective covering over damaged skin.
  • Helps relieve redness, tenderness, and irritation as the infection improves.
  • Promotes faster healing and recovery of affected skin.
  • Helps reduce the risk of infection spreading when used as directed.
  • Completing the full prescribed course helps reduce the development of antibiotic resistance.
     

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Take a small amount of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as advised by your doctor.
  • SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is only for external use.
  • Avoid contact of the SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT with the nose, mouth or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

How SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT Works

SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT contains Mupirocin and Sucralfate. Mupirocin: It is an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial skin infections by stopping the growth of bacteria and helping clear the infection. Sucralfate: It forms a protective layer over the damaged skin, helping shield the affected area from further irritation. This supports the skin's natural healing process and creates a favorable environment for wound recovery.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

Interaction of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT.

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Pregnancy

Caution

The safety of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is probably safe when used in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is probably safe when used in patients with kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT should not be used in children unless prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT

An overdose of this topical medicine is highly unlikely when used as directed. However, if SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is accidentally swallowed, or if it is applied excessively over large open wounds causing unusual symptoms, seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control center right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat protein-rich foods: Incorporate lean meats, fish, eggs, and beans into your diet, as protein is essential for rebuilding damaged skin tissues.
  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out, which supports overall skin health and repair.
  • Keep the area clean: Avoid touching the infected skin with unwashed hands to prevent introducing new bacteria.
  • Wear loose clothing: Choose breathable, loose-fitting cotton clothes over the affected area to reduce friction and sweat accumulation, which can irritate the wound.
  • Avoid picking or scratching: Do not pick at scabs or scratch the healing skin, as this can delay healing, cause scarring, or reintroduce infection.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT to start to work: SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT ideally shows its action within few hours after application. The time for which the effects of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT last: The duration of action for SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is clinically unknown.

Storage

•Store SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 30°C (59°F to 86°F). •Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use to prevent contamination and keep the ointment from drying out.

What if you forget to take SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT

If you forget to apply SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT at the scheduled time, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply a double amount to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT before use: Check the tube before use. Do not use the ointment if the seal is broken or if it appears discolored, separated, or contaminated.
  • Apply only a thin layer: Use only the amount prescribed by your doctor. Applying more ointment will not make the wound heal faster and may increase the risk of side effects.
  • Complete the full course of treatment: Continue using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT for the entire prescribed duration, even if the wound appears to heal earlier, to help prevent the infection from returning and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance.
  • For external use only: SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is intended for use on the skin only. Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, nose, and inside the ears.
  • Avoid applying other products to the treated area: Do not use cosmetics, lotions, or other medicated creams on the same area unless advised by your doctor.
  • Do not share your medication: This ointment has been prescribed specifically for you and should not be shared with anyone else, even if they have similar skin symptoms.
  • Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen: Contact your doctor immediately if your wound develops increasing redness, swelling, warmth, pus, fever, foul-smelling discharge, or red streaks spreading from the wound, or if your condition does not improve within 3 to 5 days or worsens despite treatment.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other topical medicines: Applying multiple creams, ointments, or other skin products to the same area at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT or increase skin irritation. Use them only as directed by your doctor.
  • Other oral medicines: Because SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is applied directly to the skin, interactions with medicines taken by mouth are uncommon.
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT when used as directed.
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTI BACTERIALS - TOPICAL]

FAQs

SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is used to treat burns, wound infections and bacterial skin infections such as impetigo.
SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT contains Sucralfate and Mupirocin. Sucralfate is a protectant that works by forming a protective layer over the affected area of skin and prevents pain, irritation, or burning sensations in the skin. Thereby, promotes the healing of burns and wound skin and the formation of new healthy skin. Mupirocin is an antibiotic that works by killing infectious bacteria by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. Together, SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT prevents the skin infection from spreading and protects the skin from further injury, allowing it to heal.
Yes, SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT may cause a burning sensation of the skin at the application site as a temporary side effect. However, if the burning sensation persists or worsens, please consult a doctor. Also, avoid using and consult a doctor if you experience increased irritation or redness.
SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is for topical use (for skin) only. Do not use SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT on the face and avoid contact with eyes, nose, mouth and genitals. Do not put a bandage or a dressing on the affected area while using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT unless advised by the doctor.
No, please do not stop using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT without consulting your doctor, even if you find symptomatic relief, as discontinuing suddenly may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, complete the full course of SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to use SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT for as long as your doctor has prescribed it or mentioned on the leaflet provided with the medicine. However, if the condition persists or worsens after using SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT for 3-4 weeks, please consult a doctor.
Store SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT at room temperature. Do not freeze and protect from heat. Keep SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT away from sunlight and temperatures not exceeding 30°C.
Yes. SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is commonly prescribed for minor infected wounds, cuts, scrapes, burns, and skin ulcers. However, it should not be used on deep puncture wounds, animal bites, severe burns, or heavily infected wounds unless your doctor specifically recommends it, as these conditions may require oral or injectable antibiotics.
No. SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT is intended for specific bacterial skin infections and wound care. It is not routinely recommended for acne or ordinary pimples unless your doctor specifically prescribes it.
Rinse your eyes immediately with plenty of clean water. If irritation, pain, redness, blurred vision, or watering continues after rinsing, seek medical advice promptly.
Yes. If your doctor recommends it, you may cover the treated area with a clean, sterile gauze dressing to help protect the wound. Change the dressing as instructed and keep the area clean.
Very little medicine is absorbed into the bloodstream when applied to small areas of intact skin. However, it should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if your doctor decides the benefits outweigh any potential risks. Avoid applying it to the breast area before breastfeeding unless advised by your doctor.
It is best to avoid applying cosmetics, moisturizers, or other medicated creams to the same area unless your doctor advises otherwise, as they may reduce SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT's effectiveness or increase skin irritation.
SUCRAL MU 10GM OINTMENT should only be used in children if it has been prescribed by a healthcare professional. The dose, duration of treatment, and suitability depend on the child's age, the type of skin infection, and the size of the affected area.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

70, Hazra Road, Kolkata - 700 019, West Bengal, India
Other Info - SUC0310

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