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Fusiwal Ointment 5gm, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Impetigo. Fusiwal Ointment 5gm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Fusiwal Ointment 5gm 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Fusiwal Ointment 5gm also has some side effects, the most common being Itching or burning, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fusiwal Ointment 5gm can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fusiwal Ointment 5gm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fusiwal Ointment 5gm is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Fusiwal Ointment 5gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fusiwal Ointment 5gm related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fusiwal Ointment 5gm contraindications section.
Additionally, Fusiwal Ointment 5gm may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Fusiwal Ointment 5gm, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Fusiwal Ointment 5gm 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fusiwal Ointment 5gm is used -
Common
Is the use of Fusiwal Ointment 5gm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Fusiwal safely.
Is the use of Fusiwal Ointment 5gm safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Fusiwal.
What is the effect of Fusiwal Ointment 5gm on the Kidneys?
Using Fusiwal does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Fusiwal Ointment 5gm on the Liver?
Fusiwal is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Fusiwal Ointment 5gm 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 Ointment 5gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fusiwal Ointment 5gm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fusiwal Ointment 5gm 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 Ointment 5gm since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Fusiwal Ointment 5gm should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Fusiwal Ointment 5gm is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fusiwal Ointment 5gm
It is safe to take Fusiwal Ointment 5gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fusiwal Ointment 5gm
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Fusiwal Ointment 5gm 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