Sudif Cream
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
₹92.7
10 gm in 1 tube
1 Tube
Available in other variants
Medicine Overview of Sudif Cream
Side effects of Sudif Cream
Common
Nausea, Itchy rash, Abnormal blood cell count, Burning sensation, Drowsiness, Hormone imbalance, Allergic reaction, Slow growth in children and teenagers, Diarrhoea, Rash, Feeling of discomfort, Dizziness, Fatigue, Increased bowel movements, Headache, Heartburn, Hematological disorder, Irritation, Itching, Jaundice, Loss of appetite, Dryness, Soreness, Stomach pain, Stomach upset, Tingling sensation, Stinging sensation, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Weakness.
How to use Sudif Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Sudif Cream works
Sudif cream is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
In Depth Information on Sudif Cream
Expert advice for Sudif Cream
- Before you take fusidic acid tablets or suspension, tell your doctor: If you have problems with your liver. If you have recently been jaundiced.
- Do not take statins (medicines to lower blood cholesterol) while using this medicine, If you are using eye drops: Do not wear any type of contact lenses whilst using this medicine.
- This medicine is only for use in your eyes. Do not swallow the drops.
- Do not put the drops inside your body or in your ears.
- Always wash your hands before using fusidic acid eye drops.
- If you are using fusidic acid cream: This medicine is only for using on your skin. Do not swallow it. Do not put it inside your body.
- Always wash your hands before using this cream. Rub the medicine gently on the skin. If you use it on your face be careful to avoid your eyes.
Warnings
Special precautions for Sudif Cream
Alcohol
No interaction found
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE
Sudif Cream is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor....
+moreAnimal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Sudif Cream during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Sudif Cream does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Sudif Cream is probably safe to use in patients with kidney
+moredisease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sudif Cream may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Liver
UNSAFE
Sudif Cream is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver
+more disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
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Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for Sudif 2% w/w Cream
Frequently asked questions for Fusidic Acid
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
No, it is available only with your doctor's prescription
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. Is fucidin cream available over the counter?
No, it is available only with your doctor's prescription
You should see results after a few days of Sudif 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. Does fucidin cream go out of date/ expiry date?
Every drug has expiry date and is printed on the pack.
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User Submitted Feedback For Sudif 2% w/w Cream
Patients taking Sudif Cream
Once A Day
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What were the side-effects while using this medicine?
No Side Effect
How much was the improvement?
Average100%
What are you using this medicine for?
Bacterial infections
Others
Substitutes for Sudif Cream
Fusiderm 2% w/w Cream
Indi Pharma
₹8.15/gm of Cream
save 12%
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₹8.88/gm of Cream
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