Note: This document contains side effect information about mupirocin topical. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Centany AT Kit.
Applies to mupirocin topical: topical cream, topical ointment. Other dosage forms:
- nasal ointment
Serious side effects of Centany AT Kit
Along with its needed effects, mupirocin topical (the active ingredient contained in Centany AT Kit) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking mupirocin topical:
Less common
- Burning, stinging, or pain on the application site
Rare
- Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
- canker sores
- cracked, dry, scaly skin
- pain, swelling, tenderness, warmth on the skin
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
Incidence not known
- Abdominal or stomach tenderness
- cough
- difficulty with swallowing
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- fever
- hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- redness of the skin
- severe abdominal or stomach cramps and pain
- tightness in the chest
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
Other side effects of Centany AT Kit
Some side effects of mupirocin topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
- Headache
- nausea
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to mupirocin topical: compounding powder, nasal ointment, topical cream, topical kit, topical ointment.
Dermatologic
Nasal Ointment: Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions have been reported very rarely during postmarketing experience.
Topical Ointment: Cutaneous sensitization reactions to the active component or ointment base have been reported.[Ref]
Nasal Ointment:
-Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Pruritus/itching
-Frequency not reported: Rash
-Postmarketing reports: Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions
Topical Cream:
-Common (1% to 10%): Rash, pruritus, cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions
-Frequency not reported: Dry skin, erythema, cellulitis, dermatitis, hives
Topical Ointment:
-Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus/itching, erythema, dry skin/dryness
-Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Contact dermatitis, furunculosis, exfoliative dermatitis, rash, cutaneous sensitization reactions[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea
Nasal Ointment:
-Frequency not reported: Diarrhea, dry mouth, nausea
Topical Cream:
-Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, nausea
-Frequency not reported: Abdominal pain, ulcerative stomatitis
Topical Ointment:
-Frequency not reported: Nausea[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Systemic allergic reactions have been reported during postmarketing experience very rarely.[Ref]
Postmarketing reports: Systemic allergic reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis, generalized rash, urticaria, angioedema)[Ref]
Local
Nasal Ointment:
-Common (1% to 10%): Burning, irritation, tingling, itching, stinging, soreness, facial pain over maxillae
Topical Cream:
-Common (1% to 10%): Application site reactions, application site burning, application site hypersensitivity reactions (including urticaria, pruritus, erythema, burning sensation, contact dermatitis, rash)
Topical Ointment:
-Common (1% to 10%): Burning, stinging, pain/swelling at application site, dryness, itching, erythema
-Frequency not reported: Increased exudate, application site reactions[Ref]
Nervous system
Nasal Ointment:
-Common (1% to 10%): Taste perversion, headache
Topical Cream:
-Common (1% to 10%): Headache
-Frequency not reported: Dizziness[Ref]
Ocular
Nasal Ointment:
-Common (1% to 10%): Conjunctivitis
-Frequency not reported: Blepharitis, burning, tearing[Ref]
Other
Nasal Ointment:
-Common (1% to 10%): Burning/stinging
-Frequency not reported: Ear pain
Topical Cream:
-Frequency not reported: Bleeding or pain secondary to eczema, secondary wound infection
Topical Ointment:
-Common (1% to 10%): Burning/stinging/pain
-Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Systemic reactions (not otherwise specified)
-Frequency not reported: Tenderness, swelling, increased exudate[Ref]
Respiratory
Nasal Ointment:
-Common (1% to 10%): Postnasal drip, sinusitis, rhinitis, respiratory disorder (including upper respiratory tract congestion), pharyngitis, cough
-Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nasal mucosa reactions
-Frequency not reported: Epistaxis[Ref]
