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Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid), an anti-bacterial medication is prescribed by the physicians for the treatment of number of bacterial skin infections caused by Gram positive and Gram negative organisms. Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) is useful in the treatment of infections like impetigo (highly contagious skin infection), whitlow (paronchya) and sycosis (inflammation of the hair follicles). Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) is effective in combination with rifampicin against Methicillin-Resistant Streptococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) is also useful in the treatment of secondary infections in eczema like dermatitis. Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) inhibits the protein synthesis of the bacteria thereby it kills the bacterium effectively and also prevents the replication of the organism. In the antibiotic treatment regimen Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) is often given as a bacteriostatic dose. Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) is popularly known as true antibiotic.
Who should not take Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid)?
Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) should not be prescribed for the patients with systemic or localised Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. If you are taking drugs like Atorvastatin, you should not use Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) or your Physician may prescribe an adjusted dosage. Do not apply excess dose of Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) or prolonged duration than prescribed, while you are pregnant or if you are nursing mother. If you are allergic to any kind of steroidal topical preparations, you should not use of Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid).
Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) Side Effects:
Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) can cause skin rashes, irritation, pain or stinging at the application site. Some times, dark colour urine, pale skin, and jaundice like symptoms and changes in faecal colour can occur as a side effect of Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid). Most of the side effects of Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) may vary from person.
What is the important information I should know about Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) ?
Apply Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Children skin absorbs Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) more rapidly than the adults and caution is needed on long term use.
If you observe weight changes or decrease in growth rate of your child consult your Physician right away.
It is important to apply Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
If Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) gets contacted in to the eye, wash with running water and seek medical help immediately.
Do not keep or use the expired medicine and also when there is no need to use.
Do not apply Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) in the under arm, groin and other covered body parts.
For the long term use of Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid), perform the blood tests for cortisol levels, at least once in six months.
Do not stop applying Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Store Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) as per the instructions on the label.
The dosage of Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) application may vary from person to person hence, it should not be self-medicated.
Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) is strictly for external use only.
Wash your hands properly before and after using the Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid)
Keep Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) away from the reach of the children and pets.
Where can I get more information on Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid)?
Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for Fucidin Ointment (Fusidic acid) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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