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Fusiderm Cream 5gm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Impetigo. Fusiderm Cream 5gm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fusiderm Cream 5gm. 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.
Fusiderm Cream 5gm also has some side effects, the most common being Itching or burning, Rash. Some other side effects of Fusiderm Cream 5gm have been listed ahead. These side effects of Fusiderm Cream 5gm are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Fusiderm Cream 5gm has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Fusiderm Cream 5gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Fusiderm Cream 5gm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Fusiderm Cream 5gm with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fusiderm Cream 5gm is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Fusiderm Cream 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Fusiderm Cream 5gm safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Fusiderm in pregnant women.
Is the use of Fusiderm Cream 5gm safe during breastfeeding?
Fusiderm is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fusiderm Cream 5gm on the Kidneys?
Fusiderm is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Fusiderm Cream 5gm on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Fusiderm on the liver.
What is the effect of Fusiderm Cream 5gm on the Heart?
Using Fusiderm does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fusiderm Cream 5gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fusiderm Cream 5gm habit forming or addictive?
Fusiderm Cream 5gm is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fusiderm Cream 5gm does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Fusiderm Cream 5gm is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fusiderm Cream 5gm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Fusiderm Cream 5gm
You can take Fusiderm Cream 5gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fusiderm Cream 5gm
Information about the interaction of Fusiderm Cream 5gm and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Fusiderm is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence patient should always seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
No, Fusiderm does not treat ringworm (a fungal infection). It should not be used in the treatment of ringworm because Fusiderm contains fusidic acid (an antibiotic) which is active only against bacteria, not fungi that cause the ringworm.
No, Fusiderm does not cause dry skin. It has not been reported by the patients who are using this drug;
No, Fusiderm 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. Fusiderm 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, Fusiderm 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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