Francip CF Cream

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sun Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Fluocinolone acetonide (0.025% w/w) + Ciprofloxacin (0.5% w/w) + Clotrimazole (1% w/w)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	DERMA
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	685

FAQ

How long does Francip CF takes to work?

Usually, Francip CF starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Can I stop applying Francip CF when I feel better?

No, do not stop applying Francip CF and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What if you forget to take Francip CF?

If you miss a dose of Francip CF, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Francip CF Cream Reviews

Francip CF is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of bacterial infection of the skin. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching by acting against the infection-causing microorganisms.

Francip CF is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. Wash your hands before and after applying the medicine. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

This is usually a safe medicine, however, it may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine. You should consult the doctor about prescribing an alternative medicine for your condition. During the course of the treatment, do not touch or scratch the infected skin areas as this may worsen or spread the infection.

How Francip CF Cream Works

Francip CF is a combination of three medicines: Fluocinolone acetonide, Ciprofloxacin and Clotrimazole. Fluocinolone acetonide is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Clotrimazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

How to Use Francip CF Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Benefits of Francip CF Cream

In Bacterial skin infections: Francip CF is a combination of medicines used to treat skin infections caused by microorganisms such as bacteria or fungi. It kills and stops the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.You should use Francip CF for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your infection is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Uses of Francip CF Cream

Bacterial skin infections

Francip CF Cream Side Effects

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Francip CF may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Francip CF is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.Baby should be closely monitored for development of fever, loss of appetite and diarrhea. In case, any of the above happens please inform your doctor immediately.

Quick Tips

Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
Francip CF must be applied as a thin layer on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.