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Fucidin Cream: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Fucidin Cream (Fusidic Acid) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

OTC

Form

TABLET

Strength

2%

Manufacturer

LEO Pharma A/S

Estimated price

Rs. 388.24 - 3332.89

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What is Fucidin Cream used for?

  • Bacterial skin infections (bakteri ki bukhar)
  • Infected wounds or cuts (bukhari jazbe)
  • Impetigo
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Fucidin Cream if you are allergic to Fusidic Acid or any ingredients in the cream

Fucidin Cream Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameFucidin
Generic NameFusidic Acid
Strength2%
FormCream
Drug ClassAntibiotic
ManufacturerLEO Pharma A/S
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10g tube

2. What is Fucidin Cream? (Fucidin Cream kya hai)

Fucidin Cream is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for treating bacterial skin infections and other related conditions. It contains the active ingredient Fusidic Acid, which belongs to the antibiotic class. This cream works by targeting inflammatory pathways caused by bacteria on the skin. Therefore, it's important to follow your doctor’s prescription regarding dosage and duration of use.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Bacterial skin infections (bakteri ki bukhar)
  • Infected wounds or cuts (bukhari jazbe)
  • Impetigo
  • Infected eczema
  • Skin infections from insect bites or scratches (insect bite ki bukhar)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with bacterial skin infections
  • People with infected wounds or cuts
  • Patients diagnosed with impetigo

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Fusidic Acid or any ingredients in the cream
  • For skin conditions not caused by bacteria
  • Allergy to active ingredient

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Fucidin Cream if you are allergic to Fusidic Acid or any ingredients in the cream

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Mild stinging or burning at the application site, Redness or rash, Dizziness
  • Signs of infection not improving with use, Breathing issue, Fainting

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other antibiotics
  • Heart medicines

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Saans phoolna

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousFusidic Acid
Alternative brandVariousFusidic Acid

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10g tubeRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Fucidin Cream kis kaam aati hai?

A: Fucidin Cream doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Fucidin Cream kitni leni chahiye?

A: Dosage depends on the severity of infection and doctor’s prescription. Follow your doctor's advice carefully.

Q: Pakistan mein Fucidin Cream ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Fucidin Cream pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Fucidin Cream ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-02-22 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fucidin Cream kis kaam aati hai?

Fucidin Cream doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Fucidin Cream kitni leni chahiye?

Dosage depends on the severity of infection and doctor’s prescription. Follow your doctor's advice carefully.

Pakistan mein Fucidin Cream ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Fucidin Cream pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Fucidin Cream ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.