Fusidic Acid+Mometasone Furoate

When should one not use Fusidic Acid+Mometasone Furoate

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Burning
• Skin thinning
• Itching
• Irritation

Other General Warnings

• You have a history of allergies to other topical or oral corticosteroids.
• You have an infection at or near treatment sites.
• You have preexisting skin atrophy (thinning of the skin).
• You have diabetes mellitus or eye conditions like glaucoma or cataracts.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have liver disorders.
• You have been exposed to viral illnesses such as chickenpox or measles.

How Does It Work?

• Fusidic Acid+Mometasone Furoate contains a combination of mometasone and fusidic acid as active substances.
• Mometasone is a topical steroid that decreases inflammation and reduces redness, scaling, and itching.
• Fusidic acid is an antibiotic that stops the growth and multiplication of bacteria. This results in the death of bacteria.

Interactions with other medicines

• Since Fusidic Acid+Mometasone Furoate is to be used externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines.
• However, always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.
• Concomitant use of medicines used in psoriasis such as anthralin should be avoided, as this may increase the symptoms of psoriasis.

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