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Fucibet Information

Fucibet (Fusidic acid/Betamethasone) is used to treat eczema that is infected with bacteria or appears to be infected. Eczema or dermatitis is an irritated skin condition that comes and goes. The skin is red, itchy inflamed and may have oozing blisters or crusting. Eczema lesions can get infected when the skin cracks or splits. Fucibet contains two medicines that work together in different ways, Fusidic acid is an antibiotic that kills bacteria and Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces swelling, redness, pain and itchiness in the skin. The half-life of fusidic acid is variable from 5 to around 16 hours. Fucibet cream is available as 2 %/0.1 % per 30 gm and 2 %/0.1 % per 60 gm.

Fucibet Side Effects

The most common side effect of Fucibet may include itching; skin rash (contact dermatitis); stretch marks; skin discoloration and thinning of the skin (atrophy). Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Reddish purple lines on the skin;
• Symptoms of cataracts (clouded, blurred or dim vision);
• Symptoms of glaucoma (blurred vision, seeing halos of bright colours around lights, red eyes, increased pressure in your eyes, eye pain or discomfort, sudden sight loss);
• Symptoms of high levels of corticosteroids in the blood stream (fatigue, increased thirst and urination, irritability, muscle weakness, problems controlling blood sugar levels, weight loss);
• Thinning of the skin or easy bruising;
• Worsening of eczema (increased itching, redness, swelling)

Fucibet Precautions

Do not use Fucibet if you are allergic to Fusidic acid or Betamethasone or to any other ingredients in this medication. Do not use to treat an area of skin where you have a fungal infection; have a skin infection not related to your eczema caused by a virus or bacteria; have a skin condition related to tuberculosis or syphilis; have rash around the mouth and red flushed facial skin; have a rash on the skin where you received a vaccination. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if your infection or eczema gets worse, you get new infected lesions, or you have any other skin reactions; you use other steroid medicines; are pregnant; are breast feeding. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Fucibet and other medications. Avoid getting Fucibet in your eyes. Using Fucibet near the eye area may cause glaucoma or cataracts. Using Fucibet for more than 2 weeks or in large amounts, may increase your chance of experiencing side effects. Fucibet contains methyl and propyl parahydroxybenzoate, cetyl alcohol and potassium sorbate which may cause a red, itchy rash on your skin where Fucibet is applied or cause allergic reactions. Talk to your doctor if you experience any of these side effects while using Fucibet.

Do I need a prescription to order Fucibet?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Fucibet.