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Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream

Manufactured byAdips Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsFusidic acid
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is an antibiotic medicine that is primarily used in the treatment of bacterial infections of skin and hair follicles. It is also used to provide relief from symptoms such as swelling, redness, pain, itching, rashes, discharge from the infected site associated with bacterial infections like impetigo and folliculitis. This medicine works by stopping protein synthesis in bacteria thereby killing the bacteria. Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream may cause some side effects like dry skin, rashes, blistering of the skin, irritation or burning sensation at the site of application. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Your doctor may suggest you to perform a patch test, before starting treatment with Fusidic acid to check if this medicine is safe and non-allergenic for you. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is for external use only. It is available as creams, ointment, dusting powder and lotion dosage forms. Your doctor will decide the dosage form, dose and duration of use based on your condition. Before application clean and dry the affected area. Apply a thin layer over the affected parts of the skin. Avoid direct contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. Rinse with water immediately if the medicine comes in contact with these areas. Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream may take a few days to improve your condition. Therefore, complete the whole treatment for its better result. Use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor for the recommended duration only. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Contact your doctor if the symptoms do not improve or resolve even after two weeks of use.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream

Hypersensitivity

Skin blistering

Hives and wheezing

Skin rash and itching

Application site redness, itching, and burning

Uses of Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream

What is it prescribed for?

Skin infections

Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is used to treat skin infections, infected cuts or abrasions caused by bacteria, especially in children. The medicine helps in treating non-severe, superficial (only skin level), non-extensive and primary skin infections (a skin infection that you are experiencing for the first time).

Impetigo

Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is used to treat impetigo, a skin infection caused by bacteria, cuts or abrasions, especially in children. This infection causes red, itchy sores or blisters which can rupture and ooze.

Folliculitis

Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is used to treat folliculitis, a condition where the hair follicles are inflamed (irritated and swollen) due to bacterial infection. This infection causes itchy or painful red bumps or white pimples around the base of the hair follicle.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream to show its action is not known.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream remains active in the body is not known.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

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

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit forming tendencies were reported for Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is not recommended to be used in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is generally safe to be used in breastfeeding. However, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream if you are allergic to it. If you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching, blisters, swelling, hives (painful eruptions that itch and sting), etc., at the site of application, seek medical attention immediately.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is not recommended to be used in pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is generally safe to be used in breastfeeding. However, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

General warnings

External use only

Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with the mouth, nose, eyes or near the eyes as it may cause irritation and other undesirable effects. wash thoroughly in case of accidental contact.

Duration of use

Do not use Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream for a prolonged period of time or in large amounts as this may cause serious side effects and the skin may become sensitive to the medicine.

Other medicines

Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream may interact with other medicines and their interaction may cause severe undesirable effects. Hence, it is advised that you report the use of all your current medicines to the doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Live vaccines

Taking live vaccines should be avoided while using Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream. Alternate means of immunization not involving a live strain of a microorganism can be considered. Your doctor may advise you to postpone the vaccination or the use of medicine, based on your condition, to avoid their interaction.

Missed Dose

If you forget to apply a dose of Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply two doses at a time to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period of time in large amounts. However, ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

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

Instructions

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

Interaction with Medicine

Cholestyramine

BCG vaccine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply a small amount of Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Do not use this medicine for a long period of time or apply this medicine over a large area. Contact your doctor if symptoms do not improve or resolve even after two weeks of use. Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Fuzi (Adips) 20 mg Cream is an antibiotic that blocks protein synthesis in bacteria. This helps in stopping the growth of bacteria and killing them.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Steroid antibiotics

Schedule

N/A

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