Fustan Cream

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Tetramed Biotek Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Sodium Fusidate (2% w/w)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Steroid esters
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	DERMA
Action Class	Protein synthesis inhibitors
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	774

FAQ

How often should I apply Fustan?

Fustan should be used as advised by your doctor. It is recommended to apply Fustan for three to four times daily on the infected area.

How long does Fustan takes to work?

Usually, Fustan takes about few days to work. It's important to finish the full course of treatment to get rid of your skin infection. Inform your doctor if your infection did not get cured even after finishing the full course of treatment.

Can Fustan be used on an open wound?

Fustan can be used on open wound. It is helpful in the treatment of wound infection.

How long should I use Fustan for?

Use Fustan for the duration recommended by your doctor. It should be used for 1-2 weeks for skin infection. However, sometimes it can be used for a longer duration of time.

Fustan Cream Reviews

Fustan is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Fustan should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is for external use only and should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Don’t use more than you need as it won’t clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine.

It may cause burning sensation, skin irritation, itching and redness immediately following application over the affected area, as side effects of this medicine. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Avoid direct contact of cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

How Fustan Cream Works

Fustan is an antibiotic. It works against bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading.

How to Use Fustan 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 Fustan Cream

In Bacterial skin infections: Fustan works by stopping the growth of infection causing bacteria on your skin and also prevents their multiplication. This helps stop the spread of infection and promote healing. Fustan also reduces symptoms of skin infections like redness, swelling and itchiness. Altogether, it improves skin condition and makes you feel good. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed. It is advisable to keep the area of infection clean and avoid touching or scratching.

Uses of Fustan Cream

Bacterial skin infections

Fustan Cream Side Effects

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

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Fustan is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Fustan is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages if suggested by the doctor.
Do not use Fustan more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Take precaution while applying the medicine around your eyes or the eyes of a child.
Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.