Table of contents:
- Use
- What is the function of Fucidin?
- How do you use Fucidin?
- How to store Fucidin?
- Warning
- What should I pay attention to before using Fucidin?
- Is Fucidin safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of Fucidin?
- Drug Interactions
- What medicines should not be taken at the same time as Fucidin?
- Are there foods and drinks that should not be consumed when using Fucidin?
- Are there certain health conditions that Fucidin should avoid?
- Dose
- What is the dosage of Fucidin for adults?
- What is the dosage of Fucidin for children?
- In what forms is Fucidin available?
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take / take medicine?
Use
What is the function of Fucidin?
Fucidin® is a drug commonly used to treat bacterial infections.
How do you use Fucidin?
For the form taken by mouth (suspension), you must:
- Take Fucidin® as directed by your doctor regarding: dosage, schedule.
- Shake well before use.
- Read labels carefully before using Fucidin®.
- Talk to your doctor about any information on the label that you do not fully understand.
How to store Fucidin?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Warning
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What should I pay attention to before using Fucidin?
Before using Fucidin®, tell your doctor if you:
- Has an allergic reaction: to fucidin®, use of excipients for dosage forms containing fucidin®. Further information is available in the brochure.
- Have an allergic reaction to any medicine, food, color, preservative, or animal
- Children
- Elderly
- Using other medical conditions that have a risk of interacting with fucidin®
Is Fucidin safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There is not yet sufficient information about the safety of using this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using Fucidin®.
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of Fucidin?
As with other drug use, use of Fucidin® can cause some side effects. Most side effects are rare and do not require additional treatment. However, it is always important that you consult your doctor if you have any problems after using this medicine.
Some of the side effects include:
- Dizzy
- Sleepy
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Gag
- Stomach ache
- Heartburn
Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions
What medicines should not be taken at the same time as Fucidin?
Fucidin® may interact with other drugs that you are currently taking, which can change how the drug works or increase the risk of serious side effects. To avoid potential drug interactions, you should keep a list of all the drugs you are currently taking (including prescription, over-the-counter drugs and herbal products) and report it to your doctor and pharmacist. For your safety, do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval, such as:
- other antibiotics, such as lincomycin and rifampicin
- oral anti-coagulants, you will likely bleed more easily. Your doctor may need to change your dose.
- medicines to lower blood cholesterol, such as statins
- ritonavir or saquinavir, drugs used to treat HIV
- ciclosporin, a drug used to reduce the body's immune reaction
Are there foods and drinks that should not be consumed when using Fucidin?
Fucidin® may interact with food or alcohol by changing the way drugs work or increasing the risk of serious side effects. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about potential food or alcohol interactions before using this drug.
Are there certain health conditions that Fucidin should avoid?
Fucidin® may interact with your health condition. These interactions can worsen your health condition or change the way the drugs work. It is important to always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any health conditions you are currently experiencing.
Always tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, especially: liver disease.
Dose
The following information cannot be used as a substitute for a doctor's prescription. You MUST consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Fucidin.
What is the dosage of Fucidin for adults?
Consult your doctor for information about the dosage of Fucidin®. The recommended dose in some cases is 15 ml three times daily for the oral suspension.
What is the dosage of Fucidin for children?
Recommended dosages for oral suspension in some cases are:
- Less than 1 year of age is 1ml / kg of body weight daily. This dose will be divided into three equal doses.
- Age between 1-5 years is 5 ml three times per day.
- Age between 5-12 years is 10 ml three times daily.
In what forms is Fucidin available?
Fucidin® is available as a suspension of 125 mg / 5 ml.
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In the event of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I forget to take / take medicine?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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