Fluticasone Topical is generally used in treatment of allergy symptoms and asthma Mupirocin Topical is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Side effects
Application site reactions (burning
Hoarseness of voice
irritation
itching and redness)
Oral infections
Sore throat
How it works
Fluticasone Topical is a steroid. It blocks the production of some chemical messengers that cause inflammation, redness, swlling & other allergies in the body thereby improving the condition. Mupirocin Topical is an antibiotic that improves the condition by stopping synthesis of necessary proteins required by bacteria to carry out its important functions. Therefore, it prevents the bacteria from growing, and helps prevent the infection from spreading to
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is fluticasone an antibiotic/steroid/anti-histaminic/anti-cholinergic drug? Fluticasone is a steroid but not an antibiotic/anti-histaminic/anti-cholinergic/decongestant drug. It is used to treat nasal congestion (decongestant) and other symptoms caused by allergies or conditions like asthma
Q. Does it contain sulfa? It does not contain sulfa
Q. Is Fluticasone the same as Nasonex/Flonase? Fluticasone is also available in the branded form as Flonase nasal spray. However, Nasonex consists of another drug called Mometasone also used for treating nasal allergies
Q. Is Fluticasone safe? Yes. Fluticasone is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q. Is it used in infants? It is used for skin allergies in children or infants. Please consult your doctor before use
Q. What is used for? Fluticasone (nasal drop, nasal spray) is used to treat nasal inflammation such as coughing, wheezing, blocked nose, runny nose. It is also used as topical cream to treat various skin allergies and infections
Q. Is fluticasone used for cold? It is not used for common cold
Q. Does fluticasone propionate cause drowsiness/wakefulness? Fluticasone may cause drowsiness or wakefulness. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor
Q. Is fluticasone addictive? No. Fluticasone is not an addictive or a controlled/banned substance
Q. Does fluticasone cause nose bleeds? Yes. The most common and expected side-effect of fluticasone nasal spray/inhaler is nose bleeding. If your bleeding does not stop, please consult your doctor
Q. Can I take fluticasone if I have high blood pressure? It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking fluticasone if you have high blood pressure.
Q. What is Mupirocin Topical used for? Mupirocin Topical is indicated for the treatment of secondarily infected traumatic lesions like abrasions, sutured wounds and small lacerations with susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
Q. Is Mupirocin Topical good for acne? Mupirocin Topical is not indicated for the treatment of acne.
Q. Is Mupirocin Topical used for fungal (yeast) infections and viral (herpes or ringworm)? Mupirocin Topical is used to treat bacterial skin infections and does not act against fungal (yeast) and viral (herpes or ringworm) infections.
Q. Is Mupirocin Topical used for diaper rash? Mupirocin Topical is an antibacterial and will only help if the diaper rash is associated with bacterial infection. Please consult your doctor before using this for an infected diaper rash.
Q. Does Mupirocin Topical treat eczema? Mupirocin Topical is not indicated for the treatment of eczema but can be used in case eczema is associated with infection. Please consult your doctor before using mupirocin in this condition, as eczema should be diagnosed by a doctor before it is being treated.
Q. Does Mupirocin Topical clog pores? No. Mupirocin Topical does not clog pores.
Q. Is Mupirocin Topical used to stop itching? No. Mupirocin Topical is not indicated to relieve itching. Its indicated for the treatment of infections. If there is itching because of the underlying infection, then itching may subside when the infection is treated.
Q. Is Mupirocin Topical a topical steroid? No, Mupirocin Topical is not a topical steroid.
Expert Advice
Fluticasone Topical ‘dampens down’ inflammation in the lungs to provide long-term (maintenance) treatment of asthma and prevent disease progression.Fluticasone Topical will not work for an ongoing asthma attack. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.Learn the correct technique of using metered dose inhalers (MDI) and dry powder inhalers (DPI) to ensure that the right amount of medication reaches your lungs, and side effects are minimized.Gargle with warm water after each inhalation to avoid any fungal infections in your mouth and throat.Take it at the same time every day to prevent asthma attacks.Do not open and close the cover unnecessarily as you will lose the medicine.Never breathe out into the mouthpiece.Only minuscule amounts of Fluticasone Topical may get absorbed into the bloodstream after inhalation. Hence, serious side effects such or weight gain are unlikely.
Product Details
SKU: PC-901837 Product Description: Hydrosar 500 mg Tablet is manufactured by General Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.