Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for FUCIDIN-H and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for FUCIDIN-H
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Overview
FUCIDIN-H is a Schedule H drug.FUCIDIN-H is composed of: FUSIDIC ACID (2 %W/W), HYDROCORTISONE (1 %W/W)
Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid that reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation. Hydrocortisone topical is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis. Hydrocortisone topical will not treat skin infections. This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, multiple sclerosis and skin conditions. It is also used to treat certain types of cancer.
Usage
HYDROCORTISONE is generally used to treat: Eczema, Psoriasis, Deep Skin Infection, Arthritis, Asthma, Multiple Sclerosis, CancerFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 9yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Precautions for FUCIDIN-H and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney, intestinal, or heart disease, diabetes, underactive thyroid gland, high blood pressure, mental illness, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis, herpes eye infection, seizures, tuberculosis (TB), ulcers, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid contact with people who have infections. It may cause unusual changes in vision; if it
Symptoms of Overdosage
HYDROCORTISONE over-dosage can result in: Easy BruisingCommon Side-Effects
HYDROCORTISONE : Nausea, Heartburn, Head Headache, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping, Body Excessive Sweating, Cough, Throat Soreness, Fever, ChillsSerious Side-Effects
HYDROCORTISONE : Chest Pain, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)Rare Side-Effects
HYDROCORTISONE : Skin Rash, Fatigue (tiredness), Ankles Swelling, Mood Swings, Abdomen Pain, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Difficulty BreathingDisease Interactions
HYDROCORTISONE can interfere with: Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Diabetes Mellitus, Diaper Rash, Hyperadrenalism, Acute Liver Failure, Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Protozoal Infection, Viral Inection, Latent Tuberculosis, Cataract, GlaucomaTechnical Classification
HYDROCORTISONE is categorized as: TOPICAL STEROIDS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 2 Times Daily | 29% |
| Others | 26% |
| 3 Times Daily | 24% |
| Before Sleeping | 10% |
| 2 Times Daily (1-0-1) | 7% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 5 Days | 37% |
| 10 Days | 32% |
| 7 Days | 21% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 11% |
| 5 to 12yrs | 19% |
| 12 to 18yrs | 4% |
| 18 to 35yrs | 41% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 11% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 4% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 11% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 45% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Dermatologist | 36% |
| Physician | 21% |
| Gastroenterologist | 14% |
| Surgeon | 11% |
| Pediatrician | 7% |
| Ophthalmologist | 4% |
| Gynaecologist | 4% |
| ENT | 4% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| ALLEGRA TAB 180MG | 19% |
| VENUSIA MAX CRM | 10% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 38% |
| SERUM POTASSIUM (SEROLOGY) | 38% |
| SERUM SODIUM (SEROLOGY) | 38% |
| RFT (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 29% |
| LFT (SCREENING) | 24% |
| PT/INR (HEMATOLOGY) | 19% |
| UREA (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 17% |
| TLC (HEMATOLOGY) | 14% |
| URINE R/M (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 12% |
| CRP (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| SERUM GLOBULIN (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| SERUM BILIRUBIN (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| SERUM ALBUMIN (SEROLOGY) | 10% |
| C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
| PCV TEST (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
| RBC COUNT (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
| HB (HEMATOLOGY) | 10% |
Available Alternatives for FUCIDIN-H
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| FUCIDIN-H | INR 120 for 15 GM | FUSIDIC ACID 2 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1 %W/W |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| FUCIDIN H 1%/2% CRM | INR 156.5 for 15 GM CREAM | HYDROCORTISONE 2.0 %, FUSIDIC ACID 1.0 % |
| FUSEAL H 2%W/W/1%W/W OINT | INR 118 for 5 GM OINTMENT | FUSIDIC ACID 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W |
| FUSON H 1%W/W/2%W/W CRM | INR 50 for 5 GM CREAM | FUSIDIC ACID 2.0 %W/W, HYDROCORTISONE 1.0 %W/W |