Fusigen 20mg Ointment
Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 10 gm in 1 tube
84.25
Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Fusigen 20mg Ointment is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Fusigen 20mg Ointment is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

It is not known whether Fusigen 20mg Ointment alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Fusigen 20mg Ointment is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fusigen 20mg Ointment is recommended.

Liver

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Sodium Fusidate   20mg

Uses of Fusigen Ointment
Fusigen 20mg Ointment is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and serious bacterial infections.

How to use Fusigen Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Fusigen Ointment works
Sodium fusidate is a steroid antibiotic which works primarily by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis..

Side Effects:

Common Rash, Application site irritation, Blisters on skin, Conjunctival inflammation, Dry skin, Itching, Skin swelling.

Expert advice for Fusigen Ointment
Do not use sodium fusidate and consult your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fusidic acid, sodium fusidate or any other ingredient in the medicine.Avoid using sodium fusidate if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.Take special precaution if you are going to apply this medicine near your eyes or the eyes of a child.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is fusidic acid and sodium fusidate same?
Sodium fusidate is salt of fusidic acid used topically to treat skin infections

Q. Is sodium fusidate a penicillin/antibiotic/steroid?
Sodium fusidate is a steroid antibiotic

Q. Is fusidic acid good for acne/ spots/ cold sores/ thrush/ boils/ impetigo/ ringworm infections/ athlete's foot/ redness/ herpes infection?
Sodium fusidate is used to treat skin infections like impetigo, infected dermatitis and infected cuts and grazes. It can also be used as an adjuvant therapy in acne

Q. Is fusidic acid available over the counter?
No fusidic acid is not available as over the counter medication

Q. Is fusidic acid safe for babies?
Fusidic is not safe for babies. Always consult your doctor regarding its use.

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