food interaction for Stafoban Ointment

alcohol interaction for Stafoban Ointment

pregnancy interaction for Stafoban Ointment

lactation interaction for Stafoban Ointment

medicine interaction for Stafoban Ointment

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
medicine
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Stafoban 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
Stafoban 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 Stafoban 2% w/w Ointment

Fusidic Acid(2% w/w)

Stafoban ointment uses

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

How stafoban ointment works

Stafoban 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 stafoban ointment

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

SUBSTITUTES FOR Stafoban Ointment

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  • Fusiper Ointment
    (5 gm Ointment in tube)
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    Rs. 6.57/gm of Ointment
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    Rs. 32.87
    pay 52% more per gm of Ointment
  • Fuseal Ointment
    (5 gm Ointment in tube)
    Organic Laboratories
    Rs. 10.78/gm of Ointment
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    Rs. 53.90
    pay 150% more per gm of Ointment
  • Fuciderm 2% Ointment
    (5 gm Ointment in tube)
    Indica Biolife Sciences
    Rs. 11.20/gm of Ointment
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    Rs. 56
    pay 159% more per gm of Ointment
  • Unifuci Ointment
    (15 gm Ointment in tube)
    Uniza Healthcare LLP
    Rs. 9.07/gm of Ointment
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    Rs. 140
    pay 110% more per gm of Ointment

Expert advice FOR Stafoban 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 Stafoban 2% w/w Ointment

Fusidic Acid

Q. Is Stafoban Ointment an antifungal or a steroid? What is it used for?
Stafoban 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 Stafoban Ointment?
Use the Stafoban Ointment for the time advised by your doctor. The treatment with Stafoban Ointment usually stretches for 1-2 weeks although it can be longer in some cases.
Q. What precautions should I take while applying Stafoban Ointment?
Stafoban 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 Stafoban 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 Stafoban 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 Stafoban Ointment too. Therefore, to prevent drug resistance, you should use Stafoban Ointment in the right amount and for the duration recommended by the doctor.
Q. What should prompt me to stop using Stafoban Ointment?
If you develop a severe allergic reaction after using Stafoban 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 Stafoban Ointment?
Use the Stafoban Ointment for the time advised by your doctor. The treatment with Stafoban Ointment usually stretches for 1-2 weeks although it can be longer in some cases.
Q. What precautions should I take while applying Stafoban Ointment?
Stafoban 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 Stafoban 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 Stafoban 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 Stafoban Ointment too. Therefore, to prevent drug resistance, you should use Stafoban Ointment in the right amount and for the duration recommended by the doctor.
Q. What should prompt me to stop using Stafoban Ointment?
If you develop a severe allergic reaction after using Stafoban 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 09 May, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)