Fudic 2.00% Oint 15 gm is an antibiotic which blocks protein synthesis in bacteria. This helps in stopping the growth of bacteria.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Fudic 2.00% Oint 15 gm

Hypersensitivity severe

Skin blistering severe

Hives and wheezing severe

Skin rash and itching

Uses of Fudic 2.00% Oint 15 gm
What is it prescribed for?

Skin infections
Fudic 2.00% Oint 15 gm is used to treat skin infections like impetigo; infected cuts or abrasions, especially in children; and infected dermatitis. The infections should be non-severe, superficial, non-extensive, and primary skin infections caused by microorganisms susceptible to Fudic 2.00% Oint 15 gm

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
There is no well-established clinical data available regarding the duration of action of this medicine.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to use this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the benefits and risks with your doctor before using this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to Fudic 2.00% Oint 15 gm or any components present along with it.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to use this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the benefits and risks with your doctor before using this medicine.

General Warnings

Usage on skin
Do not get this medicine into the eyes or near the eyes while applying it on the face since the medicine may cause irritation of the eyes.

Duration of use
Do not use this medicine for a prolonged period of time or in large volumes since this may cause serious adverse effects and the skin may become sensitive to the medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of Fudic 2.00% Oint 15 gm is missed, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact a doctor immediately if there is an overdose of the medicine.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Cholestyramine

Antistaphylococcal penicillin moderate

Disease interactions

Lab interactions

General Instructions

Strictly follow the instructions on the label and use Fudic 2.00% Oint 15 gm only as directed. Do not use more than what is prescribed or share this medication with other people. It is advised that you should inform the doctor about all the medicines or herbal products that you are using and about all your medical conditions before using this medicine. You are advised to complete the prescribed course of treatment even if the symptoms get better or the symptoms disappear.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

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antimicrobe.org –
Fusidic Acid,Fusidic Acid, [Internet].
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drugbank.ca –
Fusidic Acid, [Internet].
Available from: https://www./drugs/DB02703
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September 15, 2019