Fucibet Cream 15 gm
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Prescription required
Uses of Fucibet Cream 15 gm:
Bacterial skin infections, Allergy symptoms
Composition of Fucibet Cream 15 gm:
Fusidic Acid 2%w/w + Betamethasone 0.1%w/w
MRP:
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87
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Description
Skin infections
Uses
Fusidic Acid is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Betamethasone is generally used in treatment of the treatment of allergy symptoms.
Betamethasone is generally used in treatment of the treatment of allergy symptoms.
Side effects
- Behavioural changes
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Heartburn
- Increased risk of infection
- Mood changes
- Nausea
- Skin thinning
- Sleepiness
- Stomach upset
- Vomiting
- Weight gain
How to use
Fusidic Acid is meant for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. For directions before use, please check the label. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Fusidic Acid is an antibiotic that improves the condition by stopping synthesis of necessary proteins required by bacteria to carry out its important functions. Therefore, it prevents the bacteria from growing, and helps prevent the infection from spreading to
Betamethasone is a steroid. It blocks the production of some chemical messengers that cause inflammation, redness, swlling & other allergies in the body thereby improving the condition.
Betamethasone is a steroid. It blocks the production of some chemical messengers that cause inflammation, redness, swlling & other allergies in the body thereby improving the condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Fusidic Acid a penicillin/ an antibiotic?
Fusidic Acid (also available as fucidin) is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic. It is not penicillin, but it may kill certain bacteria, which are resistant to penicillin antibiotics
Q. What is fusidic cream used for/ is it good for acne/spots/ringworm/athlete's foot?
Fusidic cream is used to clear skin infection quickly, particularly where the infection only covers a small area. It can be used for treating acne and spots caused by bacterial infections. It is not used for treating fungal infections such as athlete's foot or ringworm. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use
Q. Is Fusidic Acid available over the counter?
It is available on prescription only. It is not a over the counter medicine.
Q. Is Fusidic Acid and sodium fusidate same?
Sodium fusidate is a salt of Fusidic Acid and it works in the same way as Fusidic Acid
Q. Is fucidin a steroid/ used for impetigo/ good for cold sores/ good for spots/ good for boils/good for treating herpes?
Fucidin is not a steroid. As per doctor's recommendation it can be used for treating impetigo, boils, spots and cold sores, redness as a result of bacterial infection. It is not used for viral diseases that affect the skin such as herpes simplex, varicella (chickenpox) and vaccinia
Q. Is fucidin cream available over the counter?
It is available on prescription only. It is not a over the counter medicine.
Q. How long does Fusidic Acid take to work?
You should see results after a few days of Fusidic Acid treatment; however it depends upon the condition for which it is being treated (for e.g. a course of treatment for impetigo typically lasts for around 7-10 days) and also other factors (age, body weight, other medical conditions etc
Q. Does fucidin cream go out of date/ expiry date?
Every drug has expiry date and is printed on the pack.
Q. Is Betamethasone a steroid?
Betamethasonebelongs to a class of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids and is a glucocorticoid. These steroids are naturally synthesized in the body which helps maintain health and well-being.
Q. Is Betamethasone safe to use?
Betamethasone is safe to use if taken as per your doctors prescription.
Q. Does Betamethasone cause hair loss?
Hair loss is not observed with Betamethasone. However, it is found to cause excessive body hair growth for long-term use, especially in females. Do inform your doctor if you experience such side effects.
Q. Is Betamethasone an antibiotic?
Betamethasone is a glucocorticoid and not an antibiotic.
Q. Does Betamethasone work in retention edema?
Retention edema is not treated with Betamethasone. As a side effect glucocorticoids may cause salt and fluid retention causing edema or aggravating edema. The risk of inducing edema and hypertension is almost negligible as Betamethasone is not known to cause retention of salt and water.
Q. Is Betamethasone stronger than hydrocortisone?
Betamethasone and hydrocortisone belong to the same class of medications (i.e. corticosteroids) and produce almost similar pharmacological responses. The effect may vary based on the conditions and individual response. Always follow doctor’s advice regarding its use.
Q. Can I take Betamethasone with ibuprofen?
When corticosteroids and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like Ibuprofen are taken together there are high chances of developing gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, consult with your doctor when you take Betamethasone and any NSAID together.
Q. Does Betamethasone expire?
Obviously, Betamethasone expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date and its mandatory to check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before using any medicine.
Q. Does Betamethasone cause insomnia?
Insomnia can be caused by Betamethasone. When used this medication for a short period causes no side effects. However, inform your doctor if you notice any side effects with Betamethasone
Q. Does Betamethasone cause weight gain?
Betamethasone is said to cause weight gain if taken in high doses for a longer period of time or with repeated short courses. Do inform your doctor if you note weight gain after taking Betamethasone.
Q. Is Betamethasone a hydrocortisone?
Betamethasone belongs to the class of medicines called steroids (also known as corticosteroids) and is not a hydrocortisone.
Q. Is Betamethasone over the counter?
Betamethasone can be bought only with doctors prescription and it is not an OTC medicine.
Fusidic Acid (also available as fucidin) is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic. It is not penicillin, but it may kill certain bacteria, which are resistant to penicillin antibiotics
Q. What is fusidic cream used for/ is it good for acne/spots/ringworm/athlete's foot?
Fusidic cream is used to clear skin infection quickly, particularly where the infection only covers a small area. It can be used for treating acne and spots caused by bacterial infections. It is not used for treating fungal infections such as athlete's foot or ringworm. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use
Q. Is Fusidic Acid available over the counter?
It is available on prescription only. It is not a over the counter medicine.
Q. Is Fusidic Acid and sodium fusidate same?
Sodium fusidate is a salt of Fusidic Acid and it works in the same way as Fusidic Acid
Q. Is fucidin a steroid/ used for impetigo/ good for cold sores/ good for spots/ good for boils/good for treating herpes?
Fucidin is not a steroid. As per doctor's recommendation it can be used for treating impetigo, boils, spots and cold sores, redness as a result of bacterial infection. It is not used for viral diseases that affect the skin such as herpes simplex, varicella (chickenpox) and vaccinia
Q. Is fucidin cream available over the counter?
It is available on prescription only. It is not a over the counter medicine.
Q. How long does Fusidic Acid take to work?
You should see results after a few days of Fusidic Acid treatment; however it depends upon the condition for which it is being treated (for e.g. a course of treatment for impetigo typically lasts for around 7-10 days) and also other factors (age, body weight, other medical conditions etc
Q. Does fucidin cream go out of date/ expiry date?
Every drug has expiry date and is printed on the pack.
Q. Is Betamethasone a steroid?
Betamethasonebelongs to a class of medicines called steroids also known as corticosteroids and is a glucocorticoid. These steroids are naturally synthesized in the body which helps maintain health and well-being.
Q. Is Betamethasone safe to use?
Betamethasone is safe to use if taken as per your doctors prescription.
Q. Does Betamethasone cause hair loss?
Hair loss is not observed with Betamethasone. However, it is found to cause excessive body hair growth for long-term use, especially in females. Do inform your doctor if you experience such side effects.
Q. Is Betamethasone an antibiotic?
Betamethasone is a glucocorticoid and not an antibiotic.
Q. Does Betamethasone work in retention edema?
Retention edema is not treated with Betamethasone. As a side effect glucocorticoids may cause salt and fluid retention causing edema or aggravating edema. The risk of inducing edema and hypertension is almost negligible as Betamethasone is not known to cause retention of salt and water.
Q. Is Betamethasone stronger than hydrocortisone?
Betamethasone and hydrocortisone belong to the same class of medications (i.e. corticosteroids) and produce almost similar pharmacological responses. The effect may vary based on the conditions and individual response. Always follow doctor’s advice regarding its use.
Q. Can I take Betamethasone with ibuprofen?
When corticosteroids and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like Ibuprofen are taken together there are high chances of developing gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, consult with your doctor when you take Betamethasone and any NSAID together.
Q. Does Betamethasone expire?
Obviously, Betamethasone expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date and its mandatory to check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before using any medicine.
Q. Does Betamethasone cause insomnia?
Insomnia can be caused by Betamethasone. When used this medication for a short period causes no side effects. However, inform your doctor if you notice any side effects with Betamethasone
Q. Does Betamethasone cause weight gain?
Betamethasone is said to cause weight gain if taken in high doses for a longer period of time or with repeated short courses. Do inform your doctor if you note weight gain after taking Betamethasone.
Q. Is Betamethasone a hydrocortisone?
Betamethasone belongs to the class of medicines called steroids (also known as corticosteroids) and is not a hydrocortisone.
Q. Is Betamethasone over the counter?
Betamethasone can be bought only with doctors prescription and it is not an OTC medicine.
Expert Advice
- Before you take Fusidic Acid tablets or suspension, tell your doctor: If you have problems with your liver. If you have recently been jaundiced.Do not take statins (medicines to lower blood cholesterol) while using this medicine, If you are using eye drops: Do not wear any type of contact lenses whilst using this medicine.This medicine is only for use in your eyes. Do not swallow the drops. Do not put the drops inside your body or in your ears.Always wash your hands before using Fusidic Acid eye drops.If you are using Fusidic Acid cream: This medicine is only for using on your skin. Do not swallow it. Do not put it inside your body.Always wash your hands before using this cream. Rub the medicine gently on the skin. If you use it on your face be careful to avoid your eyes.
- Betamethasone is used to treat a variety of conditions that require either reduction of inflammation or suppression of the immune system.Don't use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.Betamethasone can make it harder for you to fight off infections. Notify your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as a fever or sore throat.Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Betamethasone. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.Do not stop taking Betamethasone suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.
Product Details
SKU: PC-6875
Product Description: Fucibet Cream 15 gm is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Packing: Tube
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Fucibet Cream 15 gm is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Packing: Tube
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
