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Fusirose Lotion

Manufactured byGALCARE PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsFusidic acid
Description
Fusirose Lotion is an antibiotic 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, and discharge from the infected site associated with bacterial infections like impetigo and folliculitis. This medicine works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Fusirose Lotion 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 perform a patch test, before starting treatment with this medicine to check if this medicine is safe and non-allergenic for you. Fusirose Lotion is for external use only. Your doctor will decide the 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. Therefore, complete the whole treatment for a better result. Avoid direct contact with your eyes, nose, and mouth. Rinse with water immediately if the medicine comes in contact with these areas. Use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor for the recommended duration only. Contact your doctor if the symptoms do not improve or resolve even after two weeks of use. Fusirose Lotion is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Fusirose Lotion

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Skin blistering
  • Hives and wheezing
  • Skin rash and itching
  • Application site redness, itching, and burning

Uses of Fusirose Lotion

What is it prescribed for?

  • Skin infections
  • Impetigo
  • Folliculitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Fusirose Lotion to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Fusirose Lotion remains effective is not clinically established.
  • 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 Fusirose Lotion.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Fusirose Lotion may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Fusirose Lotion is generally safe to be used in breastfeeding. However, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Also, avoid applying this medicine on the breast area which may come into direct contact with the baby's mouth.

Allergy

Avoid applying Fusirose Lotion if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Fusirose Lotion may be used during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Fusirose Lotion is generally safe to be used in breastfeeding. However, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Also, avoid applying this medicine on the breast area which may come into direct contact with the baby's mouth.
General warnings

External use only

Fusirose Lotion is for external use only. Avoid contact with the mouth, nose, or eyes as it may cause irritation and other undesirable effects. Wash thoroughly with water in case of accidental contact.

Duration of use

Do not use Fusirose Lotion for a prolonged period or in large amounts as this may cause serious side effects and the skin may become sensitive to the medicine.

Other medicines

Fusirose Lotion may interact with other medicines and cause undesirable effects. Hence, it is advised that you report the use of all your current medicines to your doctor before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the dose of Fusirose Lotion. In case you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Fusirose Lotion is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period 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 Fusirose Lotion 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 and also do not apply it 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
Fusirose Lotion 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

Unknown

Classification

Category

Steroid antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Fusidic acid 20mg/g cream - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: [Accessed 21 September 2021].

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/29284

Antimicrobe.org. 2021. Fusidic Acid - Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Agents. [online] Available at: [Accessed 21 September 2021].

http://www.antimicrobe.org/d29.asp

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Fusidic acid. [online] Available at: [Accessed 21 September 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Fusidic-acid
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Information on this page was last updated on 11 Oct 2022

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