Mupirocin is a skin infection treatment that is used to treat folliculitis. It is used in pharmaceuticals as a standalone ingredient as well as in combination treatments with other active chemicals such as lidocaine, hydrocortisone, and fluticasone. It is sold as topical creams and ointments by these medicine providers. Mild burning or stinging may occur after using this drug, though this is unusual. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you have extreme burning, stinging, or irritation. If you experience any of the symptoms of diarrhea or intestinal pain, avoid taking anti-diarrhea or opioid drugs since they may make things worse. This medicine has been used in medicine for almost 50 years and is now on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, which includes the safest and most effective treatments for a health system. The medicine is extensively prescribed and available in a variety of countries, including South Africa, Brazil, Israel, New Zealand, China, and others. Over 2 million prescriptions for these medicines are written each year in the United States alone. GlaxoSmithKline is the world's largest mupirocin manufacturer and supplier. Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Cardinal Health Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals are among the other main makers and vendors.