Fusidic Acid

Fusidic Acid helps is used to treat bacterial skin infections and bacterial eye infections. Do not use this medication for a longer time than advised by your doctor.

It is advised to apply it gently on the affected area for three to four times a day, Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Immediately rinse off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.

Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed to your medical practitioner as this may increase the risk of side effects. Immediately inform your doctor if your infection becomes worse during the treatment or if it comes back after you have stopped treatment with Fusidic Acid.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Bacterial Skin Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Application Site Reactions (Burning Sensation)

• Skin Irritation

• Skin Redness

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before consuming this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  This medicine is usually applied over skin, thus does not causes any effect on patients with kidney disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  This medicine is usually applied over skin, thus does not causes any effect on patients with liver disease.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The duration of action of this medication is yet to be established.

• What is the onset of action?

  The onset action of this medication is yet to be established.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Yes, it is safe to drive while you are on this drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, you may experience some side effects. Therefore, it is advised to take medical help immediately.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advised to not to miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

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Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Fusidic Acid as ingredient

• Niosol-F Cream

  KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Panderm Super Cream

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Halovate F Cream

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Niogenta-F Cream

  KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Fusiderm 20Mg Ointment

  Indi Pharma

• Fusi B Cream

  Adventus Laboratories India Pvt Ltd

• Fusidil 2% W/V Cream

  Alive Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd

• Flusid 2% W/W Cream

  Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

• Fuseal 20Mg Ointment

  Organic Laboratories

• Sudif Cream

  KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Being an antibiotic it helps in preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Using alcohol while taking this drug is not recommended.

• Interaction with Medicine

  No data found

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication does not interact with any kind of disease.

• Ques : What is Fusidic Acid all about?

  Ans : Fusidic Acid is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections such as impetigo and infected dermatitis and bacterial eye infections. It stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

• Ques : How often should I apply Fusidic Acid?

  Ans : Fusidic Acid should be used as advised by your doctor. It is recommended to apply Fusidic Acid for three to four times daily in the infected area.

• Ques : How long does Fusidic Acid take to work?

  Ans : This medication usually takes about a few days to work. It's important to finish the full course of treatment to get rid of your skin infection. Inform your doctor if your infection did not get cured even after finishing the full course of treatment.

• Ques : Can Fusidic Acid be used on an open wound?

  Ans : Fusidic Acid can be used on open wounds. It is helpful in the treatment of wound infection.

• Ques : How long should I use Fusidic Acid for?

  Ans : It should be used for 1-2 weeks for skin infection or as per recommended by your healthcare professional. However, sometimes it can be used for a longer duration of time.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Fusidic Acid?

  Ans : The medication should be kept in a cool and dry place and should be kept in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Fusidic Acid-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fusidic%20acid

• Fusidic Acid-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB02703