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Futop Ointment 5gm is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Impetigo. Other than this, Futop Ointment 5gm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Futop Ointment 5gm. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Futop Ointment 5gm also has some side effects, the most common being Itching or burning, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Futop Ointment 5gm can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Futop Ointment 5gm are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Futop Ointment 5gm's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Futop Ointment 5gm related warnings talks about Futop Ointment 5gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Futop Ointment 5gm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Futop Ointment 5gm have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Futop Ointment 5gm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Futop 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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Is the use of Futop Ointment 5gm safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Futop in pregnant women.
Is the use of Futop Ointment 5gm safe during breastfeeding?
Futop is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Futop Ointment 5gm on the Kidneys?
Futop is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Futop Ointment 5gm on the Liver?
Using Futop does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Futop Ointment 5gm on the Heart?
Using Futop does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Futop Ointment 5gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Futop Ointment 5gm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Futop Ointment 5gm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Futop Ointment 5gm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Futop Ointment 5gm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Futop Ointment 5gm is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Futop Ointment 5gm
It is safe to take Futop Ointment 5gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Futop Ointment 5gm
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Futop Ointment 5gm.
Yes, Futop 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.
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.
Futop should be applied 3-4 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Your doctor may advise you to use this medicine with a sterile bandage that can reduce the frequency of doses required to treat the infection. Futop should be applied after cleaning the affected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medicine on the affected area. Do not forget to wash your hands before & after applying this drug.
No, Futop does not cause hair loss. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug. If you are experiencing hair loss after using this drug, then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Futop 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, Futop treats bacterial skin infections.
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