Alternatives to mupirocin
2 same-class SPL records vs mupirocin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Bactroban
About mupirocin
Mupirocin cream is a topical antibiotic. It is used to treat skin infections caused by certain bacteria.
Used for: Mupirocin cream treats skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. It is for use on skin injuries like cuts or scrapes that have become infected. The infected area should be no larger than 10 cm long or 100 cm squared.
2 Topical Antibiotic peers (wide set)
clindamycin topical
RxCleocin T, Clindagel
Clindamycin topical is used to treat acne. Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples and blemishes. This medicine helps reduce the number of acne pimples you have.
erythromycin topical
RxErygel
This medicine treats acne vulgaris, a common skin condition. It helps reduce acne on your face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back. Use it as directed by your doctor to improve your skin.
mupirocin vs clindamycin topical & erythromycin topical · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Nausea" shows the widest count spread between mupirocin and clindamycin topical, erythromycin topical in this extract (882-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | mupirocin | clindamycin topical | erythromycin topical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 882 | - | - |
| Pain | 877 | - | - |
| Fatigue | 765 | - | - |
| Macular Degeneration | 750 | - | - |
| Headache | 712 | - | - |
| Diarrhoea | 648 | - | - |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | 578 | - | - |
| Rash | 562 | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
mupirocin peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 2 Rx SPL records in this peer set (2 total). Class inventory for Topical Antibiotic: 3 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside mupirocin? ▼
Reading a wide Topical Antibiotic peer set (2 records)
mupirocin (Bactroban) sits in a wide Topical Antibiotic peer set (2 of 2 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for mupirocin: Mupirocin cream treats skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria.
Top FAERS reaction fields for mupirocin total 6,849 reports across 10 reactions, set beside clindamycin topical, erythromycin topical. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for mupirocin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Bactroban SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.