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Futop Ointment 15gm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Bacterial Infections, Impetigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Futop Ointment 15gm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Futop Ointment 15gm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Futop Ointment 15gm also has some side effects, the most common being Itching or burning, Rash. Some other side effects of Futop Ointment 15gm have been listed ahead. These side effects of Futop Ointment 15gm are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Futop Ointment 15gm's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Futop Ointment 15gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Futop Ointment 15gm contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Futop Ointment 15gm have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Futop Ointment 15gm, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Futop Ointment 15gm 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 15gm safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Futop in pregnant women.
Is the use of Futop Ointment 15gm safe during breastfeeding?
Futop is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Futop Ointment 15gm on the Kidneys?
Futop is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Futop Ointment 15gm on the Liver?
Using Futop does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Futop Ointment 15gm 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 15gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Futop Ointment 15gm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Futop Ointment 15gm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Futop Ointment 15gm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Futop Ointment 15gm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Futop Ointment 15gm is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Futop Ointment 15gm
It is safe to take Futop Ointment 15gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Futop Ointment 15gm
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Futop Ointment 15gm.
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