Description

S‑Rocin is a 2% mupirocin cream, a topical antibiotic that kills certain bacteria by inhibiting isoleucyl‑tRNA synthetase, thus blocking protein synthesis. Used for skin infections like impetigo, boils, folliculitis, and minor infected wounds.

2. Prescription

• Prescription-only: It requires a doctor’s prescription and is administered under medical supervision 

3. Therapeutic Category

• Belongs to topical antibiotics (ATC code D06AX09) intended for superficial bacterial skin infections

4. Active Ingredients / Composition

• Active: Mupirocin (as mupirocin calcium) – 20 mg/g (2% w/w)
• Inactive (typical): Benzyl alcohol, mineral oil, polyoxyl‑20 cetostearyl ether, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, mono‑ and diglycerides, glycerol monostearate, and purified water

5. Vitamins / Minerals

• None: As a topical antibiotic, it contains no vitamins or minerals.
  

6. Variant

• Formulation: Cream (oil-in-water emulsion).
• Pack Sizes: Typically in 5 g, 10 g, 15 g, or 30 g tubes

7. Consume (Administration) Type

• Topical use only—apply to the skin; not for oral, ophthalmic, intranasal, or IV use .
  

8. Directions / Usage

• Apply a small amount (with cotton swab/gauze) 3 times daily to clean, affected area for up to 10 days .
  
• Continue full course even if symptoms improve early

9. Common Side Effects

• Frequent: Local skin reactions—burning, stinging, itching, rash, pain, erythema, dryness, tenderness.
• Others: Headache, nausea.
• Rare: Allergic reactions—urticaria, angioedema; antibiotic-associated diarrhea (including C. difficile) .
  

10. Package Type

• Supplied in laminate or aluminium tubes, in sizes from 5 g to 30 g .

11. Storage Advice

• Store at room temperature (20–25 °C), protect from light and heat, and do not refrigerate or freeze ..
• Keep out of reach of children.
  

12. Safety Advice

• For topical use only, avoid mucous membranes and eyes.

• Discontinue if severe irritation or allergic reaction occurs; wash off and seek medical advice.
  Prolonged use may cause fungal overgrowth or resistant bacteria—use only as prescribed.
• Pregnant and breastfeeding: considered safe; avoid applying to nipples during nursing unless washed off before feeding .
• In renal impairment or extensive burns, systemic absorption may increase—use caution .

13. Product Substitutes

Other topical antibiotics for similar skin infections include:

• Bactroban (mupirocin branded)
• Neosporin (Neomycin/Polymyxin/Bacitracin)
• Fusidic acid cream (e.g., Fucidin)
• Generic mupirocin (various brands) .
  

14. Manufacturer / Marketer

• Time Pharmaceuticals Ltd markets the brand ROCIN/S‑Rocin.
• Alternatives produced by companies like Aleor Dermaceuticals (India), Alembic Pharmaceuticals (India), Lincoln Pharmaceuticals (India) (under Dermocin), VCP Pharmaceutical (Vietnam), etc. .

15. Country of Origin

• ROCIN/S‑Rocin likely manufactured in India, via Time Pharmaceuticals.
• Other generic producers include India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh