Mometasone (0.1% w/w) + Fusidic Acid (2% w/w)

Mometasone (0.1% w/w) + Fusidic Acid (2% w/w) — Uses and Benefits

This medicine is prescribed for bacterial skin infections that also involve inflammation, redness, itching, or swelling.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Treating infected eczema and dermatitis
• Treating infected insect bites or minor skin injuries
• Managing skin conditions where both infection and inflammation are present
• Reducing redness, swelling, and itching caused by inflamed infected skin

HOW IT WORKS

• Fusidic acid is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection
• Mometasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, redness, and itching
• Together they treat the infection and calm the skin reaction at the same time

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for viral skin infections such as herpes or chickenpox
• Not used for fungal skin infections like ringworm
• Not used for acne
• Not meant for long-term daily use on normal skin
• Not used on broken skin or open wounds without doctor's advice

How to Use Mometasone (0.1% w/w) + Fusidic Acid (2% w/w)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• For external use on the skin only
• Wash and pat dry the affected area before application
• Apply a thin layer as prescribed by your doctor, usually a limited number of times a day
• Gently rub it in until absorbed
• Wash your hands after applying, unless the hands are the treated area
• Do not cover the area with an airtight bandage unless advised by your doctor
• Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and nose
• Use only for the duration advised by your doctor, even if symptoms improve early

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Apply as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for the next application, skip the missed one
• Do not apply extra amount to make up for a missed dose

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature away from direct heat and sunlight
• Keep the tube tightly closed
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Mometasone (0.1% w/w) + Fusidic Acid (2% w/w) — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Mild burning or stinging at the application site
• Itching
• Dryness of the skin
• Redness at the applied area

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Thinning of the skin with prolonged use
• Skin discolouration
• Increased hair growth at the site
• Small visible blood vessels on the skin

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips, or throat
• Severe skin rash, blistering, or peeling
• Signs of worsening infection like increased pain, pus, or spreading redness
• Signs of absorption into the body such as unusual weight gain or high blood pressure with long-term use

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Mometasone (0.1% w/w) + Fusidic Acid (2% w/w) — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a valid doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to mometasone, fusidic acid, or any other ingredient in this preparation
• Have a untreated viral, fungal, or tubercular skin infection
• Have acne, rosacea, or perioral dermatitis at the site

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Are using it on a child's skin
• Need to apply it on the face, groin, or armpits for a long period
• Have thin or fragile skin
• Are using other steroid creams or medicines
• Plan to use it on large areas of the body or under bandages

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other topical steroid preparations used at the same time
• Other topical or oral antibiotics
• Any other skin treatments applied to the same area

Always inform your doctor about all medicines, creams, and supplements you are using.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I use this on my face?

Only if your doctor has specifically advised it, since facial skin is more sensitive to steroids.

How long can I use this cream?

Use it only for the duration prescribed by your doctor, usually a short course, as prolonged use can cause skin side effects.

Can I use this for a fungal infection like ringworm?

• No, this medicine is not effective against fungal infections and may worsen them.
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