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Sudif Cream

Manufacturer :  KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Fusidic Acid
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Sudif Cream

Sudif Cream helps is used to treat bacterial skin infections and bacterial eye infections. Do not use this medication for a longer time than advised by your doctor.

It is advised to apply it gently on the affected area for three to four times a day, Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Immediately rinse off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.

Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed to your medical practitioner as this may increase the risk of side effects. Immediately inform your doctor if your infection becomes worse during the treatment or if it comes back after you have stopped treatment with Sudif Cream.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Sudif Cream

    • Bacterial Skin Infections

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the contraindications of Sudif Cream ?

    • Hypersensitivity

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Sudif Cream ?

    • Application Site Reactions (Burning Sensation)

    • Skin Irritation

    • Skin Redness

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Sudif Cream

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before consuming this drug.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      This medicine is usually applied over skin, thus does not causes any effect on patients with kidney disease.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      This medicine is usually applied over skin, thus does not causes any effect on patients with liver disease.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The duration of action of this medication is yet to be established.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The onset action of this medication is yet to be established.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Yes, it is safe to drive while you are on this drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Sudif Cream ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Sudif Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

      What are the dosage instructions?

      • Are there any overdose instructions?

        In case of an overdose, you may experience some side effects. Therefore, it is advised to take medical help immediately.

      • Are there any missed dose instructions?

        It is advised to not to miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

      Where is the Sudif Cream approved?

      • India

      • United States

      • Japan

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

      How does this medication work?

      Being an antibiotic it helps in preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

        Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

        What are the interactions of Sudif Cream ?

        Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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        • Interaction with Alcohol

          Using alcohol while taking this drug is not recommended.
        • Interaction with Medicine

          No data found
        • Interaction with Food

          Information not available.
        • Interaction with Disease

          This medication does not interact with any kind of disease.

        FAQs about Sudif Cream

        • Ques : What is Sudif Cream all about?

          Ans : Sudif Cream is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections such as impetigo and infected dermatitis and bacterial eye infections. It stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

        • Ques : How often should I apply Sudif Cream?

          Ans : Sudif Cream should be used as advised by your doctor. It is recommended to apply Sudif Cream for three to four times daily in the infected area.

        • Ques : How long does Sudif Cream take to work?

          Ans : This medication usually takes about a 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.

        • Ques : Can Sudif Cream be used on an open wound?

          Ans : Sudif Cream can be used on open wounds. It is helpful in the treatment of wound infection.

        • Ques : How long should I use Sudif Cream for?

          Ans : It should be used for 1-2 weeks for skin infection or as per recommended by your healthcare professional. However, sometimes it can be used for a longer duration of time.

        • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Sudif Cream?

          Ans : The medication should be kept in a cool and dry place and should be kept in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

        References

        • Fusidic Acid-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

          https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fusidic%20acid

        • Fusidic Acid-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 21 June 2022].Available from:

          https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB02703

        Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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