Fusee is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Bacterial Infections, Impetigo are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Fusee have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Fusee depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Fusee include Itching or burning, Rash. While these are the most often observed Fusee side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fusee are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Fusee's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Fusee related warnings talks about Fusee's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fusee contraindications section.
Additionally, Fusee may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fusee is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Fusee 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fusee is used -
Common
Is the use of Fusee safe for pregnant women?
Fusee is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Fusee safe during breastfeeding?
Fusee does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Fusee on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Fusee on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fusee on the Liver?
Using Fusee does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Fusee on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Fusee for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fusee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fusee habit forming or addictive?
Fusee does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fusee does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Fusee only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Fusee for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fusee
Taking Fusee with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fusee
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Fusee and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Fusee is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence patient should always seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.
Fusee 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, Fusee treats bacterial skin infections.
Fusee is a brand name of fusidic acid and it comes in the form of topical ointment and cream. It belongs to the class of drug known as topical antibiotics. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections (especially staphylococcus infections) such as impetigo (school sores), infected cuts and abrasions, infected contact dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), infected eczema.
Usually, Fusee is prescribed for short-term treatment (7-14 days). However, your doctor may prescribe it for a longer duration as per the need.
No, Fusee should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of bacteria (causative agent). You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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