Fusipan is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Impetigo. Secondary and off-label uses of Fusipan have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Fusipan 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 Fusipan include Itching or burning, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fusipan can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fusipan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fusipan is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Fusipan related warnings talks about Fusipan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Fusipan contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Fusipan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Fusipan is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Fusipan 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fusipan is used -
Common
Is the use of Fusipan safe for pregnant women?
Fusipan is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Fusipan safe during breastfeeding?
Fusipan does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Fusipan on the Kidneys?
Fusipan is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Fusipan on the Liver?
Fusipan is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Fusipan on the Heart?
Using Fusipan does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fusipan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fusipan habit forming or addictive?
Fusipan does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Fusipan since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Fusipan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Fusipan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fusipan
You can take Fusipan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fusipan
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Fusipan with alcohol.
Yes, Medicine] may cause a stinging or burning sensation. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If you experience an excessive stinging or burning sensation on the skin after applying this drug, then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Fusipan 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. Fusipan 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, Fusipan does not contain steroids. It contains fusidic acid which is an antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
Yes, Fusipan may cause itching. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive itching after using this drug, then discuss it with your doctor.
No, Fusipan does not cause dry skin. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug;
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References
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