Mupirocin Tube Sizes
Mupirocin 2% ointment is supplied in a 22 gram tube. 1
Available Formulation
The FDA-approved mupirocin ointment USP, 2% is packaged and distributed in a single tube size:
- 22 gram tube (NDC 21695-188-22) 1
The product is manufactured by E. Fougera & Co. and should be stored at controlled room temperature of 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) 1.
Clinical Context
This 22 gram tube size is the standard formulation used across multiple clinical applications documented in the guidelines:
- Nasal decolonization protocols: Applied twice daily to each nostril for 5-7 days before cardiac surgery 2
- Skin and soft tissue infections: Applied to affected areas 2-3 times daily 3, 4
- Impetigo treatment: Applied to lesions twice daily for patients with limited lesions 3
The 22 gram tube provides sufficient quantity for typical treatment courses, whether for preoperative decolonization regimens (requiring approximately 5-7 days of twice-daily intranasal application) or for topical wound treatment over 10-14 days 2, 4.