Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Bacterial skin infection |
| Therapy | Topical Antibiotic And Steroid |
| Side Effects | Skin irritation, dry skin |
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Molecule Description
Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate is a combination medicine containing fusidic acid and beclomethasone. It helps in controlling skin conditions like itching, redness and scaly skin involving bacterial infections. Fusidic acid is an antibiotic which controls the infection by inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Beclomethasone is a steroid that reduces the redness, swelling and discomfort. Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate is meant only for external application and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor.
Uses
Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections characterised by redness, itching and scaly skin (eczema or dermatitis).
Contraindications
When should one not use Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate
- If you are allergic to fusidic acid, beclomethasone or any other ingredient of Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate.
- If you have a fungal, viral or serious bacterial infection of the skin.
- If you have skin lesions due to tuberculosis or syphilis.
- If you have red spots and rashes around the mouth (Perioral dermatitis and rosacea).
- If you develop skin rashes after a vaccination.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Irritation of skin
- Dryness of skin
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience worsening of symptoms after using Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate.
- You are using it for children below 6 years of age.
- You are using it for a duration of more than 2 weeks.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate contains two medicines, Fusidic acid and Beclomethasone. Beclomethasone is a steroid medicine which reduces the itching, swelling, redness and discomfort caused due to the skin condition (eczema or dermatitis) while Fusidic acid is an antibiotic which controls bacterial infection of the skin by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Dosage
Overdose
- As Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
- If you have applied extra quantities of it, wipe off the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed applying Fusidic Acid+Beclomethasone Dipropionate, apply it as soon as possible. Do not over-apply this medicine to compensate for the missed application.
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