Fucicort0.1%+2%
Cream
Leo Pharmaceutical Products, Denmark
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fucicort may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developin... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Fucicort during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Fucicort is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelli... View More
Uses of Fucicort
- Skin infections
Side effects of Fucicort
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Fucicort
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Fucicort works
Fucicort is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid, which treats skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks... View More
- Fucicort helps treat inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis that are also infected by bacteria.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging, or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it 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 by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.... View More
- Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved after two weeks of treatment.
- Do not use it for longer than prescribed as prolonged or repeated use can cause the skin to become over-sensitive to the medicine and may also result in... View More
Indication
Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lichen simplex, Prurigo nodularis, Sunburns
Adult Dose
Adult: Topical As cream: Apply twice daily. Usual duration: Up to 2 wk/course.
Contraindication
Skin lesions of viral, fungal or bacterial origin, acne rosacea and perioral dermatitis.
Mode of Action
Betamethasone valerate is a topical corticosteroid that is effective in inflammatory dermatoses. Topical fusidic acid is effective against Staphyloccus ... View More
Precaution
Avoid prolonged continuous treatment especially in infants and children. Extended treatment may increase the risk of contact sensitisation and developme... View More
Side Effect
Prolonged intensive treatment may cause local atrophic changes in the skin e.g. striae, thining and dilatation of superficial blood vessels. Dryness, it... View More
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