Flusid B Cream

Flusid B Cream is a combination medicine containing fusidic acid and beclomethasone. It helps in controlling skin conditions like itching, redness and scaly skin involving bacterial infections. Fusidic acid is an antibiotic which controls the infection by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Beclomethasone is a steroid that reduces the redness, swelling and discomfort. Flusid B Cream is meant only for external application and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

• As Flusid B Cream is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely. However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
• If you have applied extra quantities of it, wipe the out the excess of the medicine with tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed applying Flusid B Cream, apply it as soon as possible. Do not over-apply this medicine to compensate for the missed application.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Flusid B Cream contains two medicines, Fusidic acid and Beclomethasone. Beclomethasone is a steroid medicine which reduces the itching, swelling, redness and discomfort caused due to the skin condition (eczema or dermatitis) while Fusidic acid is an antibiotic which controls bacterial infection of the skin by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Directions for Use

• Use Flusid B Cream as directed by your doctor.
• For external use only, apply it on a healthy skin surface, free from cuts and wounds.
• Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are the area to be treated.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Flusid B Cream during pregnancy?

Limited information is available about the safe use of this medicine during pregnancy. Therefore, the use of Flusid B Cream should be avoided in pregnant women unless considered essential and prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Flusid B Cream while breastfeeding?

It is not known whether this medicine passes into breastmilk. Do not use Flusid B Cream for nursing women unless prescribed by your doctor and in any case, it should not be applied to breasts to prevent intake of medicine by your baby while feeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have applied Flusid B Cream?

Flusid B Cream is a topical medicine and may not affect your driving ability.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Flusid B Cream?

Alcohol is not known to interact with Flusid B Cream However, avoid using alcohol as it can delay the healing or decrease the body's response to infection.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience worsening of symptoms after using Flusid B Cream.
• You are using it for children below 6 years of age.
• You are using it for a duration of more than 2 weeks.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to fusidic acid, beclomethasone or any other ingredient of Flusid B Cream.
• If you have a fungal, viral or serious bacterial infection of the skin.
• If you have skin lesions due to tuberculosis or syphilis.
• If you have red spots and rashes around the mouth (Perioral dermatitis and rosacea).
• If you develop skin rashes after a vaccination.

Side effects

• Irritation of skin
• Dryness of skin

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Since Flusid B Cream is to be used externally on the skin, it is less likely to interact with other medicines. However, consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.

Storage and disposal

• Store Flusid B Cream below 25°C, in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use Flusid B Cream for skin boils?

No, you should not apply Flusid B Cream on boils. Consult your doctor and find a suitable medicine for your condition.

Can I use Flusid B Cream for diaper rash ?

Flusid B Cream should not be used for diaper rash. Consult your doctor and use a medicine suggested by him.

Does Flusid B Cream contains steroid?

Yes, Flusid B Cream contains a steroid medicine, namely Beclomethasone.

How long should I use Flusid B Cream?

Flusid B Cream should be used for the duration prescribed by your doctor, as this medicine contains a steroid long term use of steroid is not recommended. If your condition doesn't improve over time, consult your doctor.