What is FUTOP OINMENT?
- FUTOP OINMENT contain Fusidic Acid, which belongs to a group of antibiotic medicines
What FUTOP OINMENT is used for?
It is used for local treatment of skin infections such as,
- impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin)
- folliculitis (inflammation of one or more hair follicles)
- sycosis barbae (infection of the bearded skin)
- paronychia (infection of the tissue surrounding a fingernail or toenail)
- erythrasma (infection with brown, scaly skin patches, especially in the folds of the body)
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Children & Adolescents
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Talk to your Doctor, if you:
- are allergic to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- Ask your doctor before applying the medicine to children
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription
- Always use FUTOP OINMENT exactly as your doctor has told you
- For external use only
Use in adults and children
- Usually a small amount of FUTOP OINMENT is applied to the infected skin three or four times each day. If your doctor advises you to use a sterile bandage or dressing, you can reduce the number of applications
- If you think that the effect of this medicine is too strong or weak, ask your doctor for advice
If you use more FUTOP OINMENT
- If you apply too much or accidentally swallow the medicine, it is unlikely to cause any harm. However, if you notice any effect or are worried, contact your doctor
If you forget to use FUTOP OINMENT
- If you forget to use FUTOP OINMENT, apply the usual amount of this medicine as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop using FUTOP OINMENT
- Always use this medicine for duration directed by your doctor. Speak to your doctor if unsure. If you stop using this medicine prematurely, it is possible that the skin infection returns or does not cure
Like all medicines, FUTOP OINMENT can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
- severe allergic reaction: a red and lumpy skin rash, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, mouth, lips or eyelids, unexplained high temperature (fever and feeling faint). If the swelling affects your throat and makes breathing and swallowing difficult
- itching
- rash
- eczema
- skin sensitivity reactions (contact dermatitis)
- irritation at the site of application (including pain, stinging, burning and redness of the skin)
- blister
- swelling of the skin
- hives
- conjunctivitis
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
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