FUTOP CREAM 5 GM

FUTOP CREAM 5 GM is neither an antifungal nor a steroid. It is an antibiotic that is effective against bacteria. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin like impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin), infected cuts and grazes, and infected dermatitis (skin becomes red, slightly swollen, and painful due to infection).

Use the FUTOP CREAM 5 GM for the time advised by your doctor. The treatment with FUTOP CREAM 5 GM usually stretches for 1-2 weeks although it can be longer in some cases.

FUTOP CREAM 5 GM is meant to be applied only on the skin. Always wash your hands before applying the medicine. Unless you are using the cream to treat your hands, always wash your hands after using FUTOP CREAM 5 GM. Do not insert it into your body or swallow it. If it accidentally enters your eyes, wash your eyes thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, contact your doctor immediately.

Sometimes the bacteria get modified in your body and the medicine stops working. This is called drug resistance. Extended or recurrent use of medicine may increase the risk of developing resistance to that medicine. Your body may develop resistance for FUTOP CREAM 5 GM too. Therefore, to prevent drug resistance, you should use FUTOP CREAM 5 GM in the right amount and for the duration recommended by the doctor.

If you develop a severe allergic reaction after using FUTOP CREAM 5 GM, wash the area thoroughly and do not use the medicine again. The symptoms of an allergic reaction include a severe rash, difficulty in breathing, stinging or burning in the eye which does not go away, and swelling of the face (especially around the eyes or eyelids). You should immediately seek the medical support of your doctor or go to a nearby hospital.

Futop Cream 5 GM contains Fusidic Acid 2% W/w.

Futop Cream 5 GM is listed at Rs. 43.86 on Medkart. Prices can change — check the product page for the current price and pack size.

The dose of Futop Cream 5 GM depends on your condition, age, weight and other medicines you take, so it must be decided by your doctor. Follow the dose and duration on your prescription and do not change it on your own.

A generic medicine is one with the same active composition as the branded product — for Futop Cream 5 GM that is Fusidic Acid 2% W/w. Medkart lists generic options by composition so you can compare. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from Futop Cream 5 GM.

Yes. Futop Cream 5 GM requires a valid doctor's prescription.

Futop Cream 5 GM is manufactured by Oaknet Healthcare Private Limited.

Futop Cream 5 GM is supplied as a cream and is taken by the topical route.

Whether Futop Cream 5 GM can be taken daily, and for how long, depends on your condition and must be decided by your doctor. Do not start, extend or repeat a course of Futop Cream 5 GM on your own.

The timing of Futop Cream 5 GM depends on the dose your doctor prescribes and on the other medicines you take. Follow the timing on your prescription or ask your pharmacist.

No. Futop Cream 5 GM is a prescription medicine and should only be taken on a doctor's advice.

Store Futop Cream 5 GM in its original pack, below 25°C unless the pack states otherwise, away from direct sunlight and moisture, and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date on the pack.