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Fusiwal is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream, Ointment. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Impetigo. Other than this, Fusiwal has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Fusiwal depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Fusiwal include Itching or burning, Rash. Some other side effects of Fusiwal have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Fusiwal normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Fusiwal's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Fusiwal has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Fusiwal related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Fusiwal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Fusiwal with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Fusiwal, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Fusiwal is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fusiwal is used -
Common
Is the use of Fusiwal safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Fusiwal safely.
Is the use of Fusiwal safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Fusiwal.
What is the effect of Fusiwal on the Kidneys?
Using Fusiwal does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Fusiwal on the Liver?
Fusiwal is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Fusiwal on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Fusiwal for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fusiwal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fusiwal habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fusiwal is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Fusiwal since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Fusiwal should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Fusiwal is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fusiwal
It is safe to take Fusiwal with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fusiwal
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Fusiwal with alcohol.
No, Fusiwal does not contain steroids. It contains fusidic acid which is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
Fusiwal works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis. The absence of these proteins results in stunned bacterial growth due to which bacteria is not able to survive. Hence, in this way, Fusiwal treats bacterial skin infections.
Usually, Fusiwal is prescribed for short-term treatment (7-14 days). However, your doctor may prescribe it for a longer duration as per the need.
No, Fusiwal does not treat athlete's foot also known as tinea pedis which is a fungal infection that causes itching, stinging, scaling, and redness of the foot. Fusiwal should not be used in the treatment of ringworm because it contains fusidic acid which is an antibiotic that only kills the bacteria not fungi which causes athlete's foot.
No, Fusiwal cannot be used to treat acne as it is not effective against acne.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1313-1314
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 759