Fucidin-H
Cream
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Fucidin-H may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Fucidin-H 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
Fucidin-H is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swell... View More
Uses of Fucidin-H
- Skin infections
Side effects of Fucidin-H
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Fucidin-H
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 Fucidin-H works
Fucidin-H is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid, which treats skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It block... View More
- Fucidin-H 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
Corticosteriod-responsive dermatoses w/ secondary infection
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Corticosteriod-responsive dermatoses with secondary infection Adult: Apply to the affected area(s) bid. Max duration: 2 wk.
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 Staphyloccu... 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
Interaction
Fucidic Acid: Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin. Betamethasone : Increased hyperglycaemia and hypo... View More
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