Fusidic Acid Topical is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections. Mometasone Topical is generally used in treatment of the treatment of allergy symptoms.
Side effects
Allergic reaction
Application site irritation
Application site reactions (burning
Blurred vision
Burning sensation
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Dryness
Hormone imbalance
irritation
Itching
itching and redness)
Nausea
Sleepiness
Slow growth in children and teenagers
Soreness
Stomach upset
Tingling sensation
Vomiting
How it works
Fusidic Acid 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 Mometasone 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is fusidic acid a penicillin/ an antibiotic? Fusidic acid (also available as fucidin) is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic. It is not penicillin, but it may kill certain bacteria, which are resistant to penicillin antibiotics
Q. What is fusidic cream used for/ is it good for acne/spots/ringworm/athlete's foot? Fusidic cream is used to clear skin infection quickly, particularly where the infection only covers a small area. It can be used for treating acne and spots caused by bacterial infections. It is not used for treating fungal infections such as athlete's foot or ringworm. Always follow your doctor's advice regarding its use
Q. Is fusidic acid available over the counter? It is available on prescription only. It is not a over the counter medicine.
Q. Is fusidic acid and sodium fusidate same? Sodium fusidate is a salt of fusidic acid and it works in the same way as fusidic acid
Q. Is fucidin a steroid/ used for impetigo/ good for cold sores/ good for spots/ good for boils/good for treating herpes? Fucidin is not a steroid. As per doctor's recommendation it can be used for treating impetigo, boils, spots and cold sores, redness as a result of bacterial infection. It is not used for viral diseases that affect the skin such as herpes simplex, varicella (chickenpox) and vaccinia
Q. How long does fusidic acid take to work? You should see results after a few days of fusidic acid treatment; however it depends upon the condition for which it is being treated (for e.g. a course of treatment for impetigo typically lasts for around 7-10 days) and also other factors (age, body weight, other medical conditions etc.
Q. Is mometasone a steroid drug? Mometasone Topical refers to the steroidal drug.
Q. Is mometasone the same as hydrocortisone? Though both are steroids, Mometasone Topical and hydrocortisone are different drugs.
Q. Does Mometasone Topical treat ringworm/acne? Mometasone Topical is used to treat the signs of inflamed skin and doesn't work against ringworm/acne.
Q. Does Mometasone Topical lighten skin? Intake of Mometasone Topical may cause skin lightening due to infection.
Product Details
SKU: PC-34202 Product Description: Momate F Cream 10 gm is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd Packing: Tube Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.