Mupirocin
Centany is a topical prescription antibiotic ointment containing mupirocin that is applied directly to the skin to treat certain bacterial infections, particularly impetigo caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria.
Centany is a topical antibiotic ointment used to treat skin infections like impetigo.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 404925
- Generic
- Centany
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Centany is indicated for the topical treatment of primary skin infections such as impetigo, as well as certain secondary skin infections. It is specifically effective against susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Mupirocin, the active ingredient in Centany, works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. It binds to bacterial isoleucyl-tRNA synthetase, preventing the incorporation of isoleucine into growing peptide chains, which stops bacterial growth and allows the body's immune system to eliminate the infection.
Centany is for topical use only and should not be applied to the eyes, nose, or mouth. Treatment is typically limited to 10 days. Patients with known hypersensitivity to mupirocin should not use this medication. As with all topical antibiotics, prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy