Fuciderm 2% Ointment

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Rs.56for 1 tube(s) (5 gm Ointment each)
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Composition FOR Fuciderm 2% w/w Ointment

Fusidic Acid(2% w/w)

food interaction for Fuciderm Ointment

alcohol interaction for Fuciderm Ointment

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No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Fuciderm 2% Ointment is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fuciderm 2% Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
No interaction found/established

SALT INFORMATION FOR Fuciderm 2% w/w Ointment

Fusidic Acid(2% w/w)

Fuciderm ointment uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections and bacterial eye infections.

How fuciderm ointment works

Fuciderm 2% Ointment is an antibiotic. It works against bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading.

Common side effects of fuciderm ointment

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

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Expert advice FOR Fuciderm Ointment

  • Fusidic Acid treats bacterial skin infections such as impetigo and infected dermatitis.
  • Don't use it for more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Apply it gently to the infected area of skin three to four times a day.
  • Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
  • Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
  • Inform your doctor if your infection becomes worse during treatment or if it comes back after you have stopped treatment with Fusidic Acid.

Frequently asked questions FOR Fuciderm 2% w/w Ointment

Fusidic Acid

Q. Is Fuciderm 2% Ointment an antifungal or a steroid? What is it used for?
Fuciderm 2% Ointment is neither an antifungal nor a steroid. It is an antibiotic that is effective against bacteria. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin like impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin), infected cuts and grazes, and infected dermatitis (skin becomes red, slightly swollen, and painful due to infection).
Q. For how long is it required to use Fuciderm 2% Ointment?
Use the Fuciderm 2% Ointment for the time advised by your doctor. The treatment with Fuciderm 2% Ointment usually stretches for 1-2 weeks although it can be longer in some cases.
Q. What precautions should I take while applying Fuciderm 2% Ointment?
Fuciderm 2% Ointment is meant to be applied only on the skin. Always wash your hands before applying the medicine. Unless you are using the cream to treat your hands, always wash your hands after using Fuciderm 2% Ointment. Do not insert it into your body or swallow it. If it accidentally enters your eyes, wash your eyes thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, contact your doctor immediately.
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Q. What is drug resistance? Does it mean that even Fuciderm 2% Ointment may turn ineffective?
Sometimes the bacteria get modified in your body and the medicine stops working. This is called drug resistance. Extended or recurrent use of medicine may increase the risk of developing resistance to that medicine. Your body may develop resistance for Fuciderm 2% Ointment too. Therefore, to prevent drug resistance, you should use Fuciderm 2% Ointment in the right amount and for the duration recommended by the doctor.
Q. What should prompt me to stop using Fuciderm 2% Ointment?
If you develop a severe allergic reaction after using Fuciderm 2% Ointment, wash the area thoroughly and do not use the medicine again. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include a severe rash, difficulty in breathing, stinging or burning in the eye which does not go away, and swelling of the face (especially around the eyes or eyelids). You should immediately seek the medical support of your doctor or go to a nearby hospital.
Q. For how long is it required to use Fuciderm 2% Ointment?
Use the Fuciderm 2% Ointment for the time advised by your doctor. The treatment with Fuciderm 2% Ointment usually stretches for 1-2 weeks although it can be longer in some cases.
Q. What precautions should I take while applying Fuciderm 2% Ointment?
Fuciderm 2% Ointment is meant to be applied only on the skin. Always wash your hands before applying the medicine. Unless you are using the cream to treat your hands, always wash your hands after using Fuciderm 2% Ointment. Do not insert it into your body or swallow it. If it accidentally enters your eyes, wash your eyes thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, contact your doctor immediately.
Q. What is drug resistance? Does it mean that even Fuciderm 2% Ointment may turn ineffective?
Sometimes the bacteria get modified in your body and the medicine stops working. This is called drug resistance. Extended or recurrent use of medicine may increase the risk of developing resistance to that medicine. Your body may develop resistance for Fuciderm 2% Ointment too. Therefore, to prevent drug resistance, you should use Fuciderm 2% Ointment in the right amount and for the duration recommended by the doctor.
Q. What should prompt me to stop using Fuciderm 2% Ointment?
If you develop a severe allergic reaction after using Fuciderm 2% Ointment, wash the area thoroughly and do not use the medicine again. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include a severe rash, difficulty in breathing, stinging or burning in the eye which does not go away, and swelling of the face (especially around the eyes or eyelids). You should immediately seek the medical support of your doctor or go to a nearby hospital.

Content on this page was last updated on 22 March, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)