Fosedic H Cream

About Fosedic H Cream

Fosedic H Cream Uses

• Infected eczema with redness, oozing, or swelling
• Infected dermatitis and other bacterially inflamed rashes
• Infected insect bites that are red, warm, or swollen
• Bacterially infected skin folds and minor wounds

Drug Class

• Topical corticosteroid and antibiotic combination
• Fusidic acid clears the bacterial infection while hydrocortisone acetate calms the redness, swelling, and itching

What Experts Say

Dermatologists often reach for a combination cream like this one when a skin patch is both infected and inflamed. Treating only the infection can leave the skin red and itchy for weeks. Treating only the inflammation can let the bacteria spread further.

Most skin specialists limit this type of cream to five to seven days. Hydrocortisone is a mild steroid, but daily use beyond that window can thin the skin, especially on the face, groin, or underarms. Patients are usually told to stop once the redness and oozing settle down, not to keep applying it as a general moisturizer.

Experts also caution against using it on infections that turn out to be fungal, since the steroid component can make a fungal rash spread faster even as it looks calmer for a few days. A short course that clears symptoms without repeat flare ups is considered the sign that the medicine was the right choice for that particular rash.

Fosedic H Cream formula

• Fusidic Acid 2% (20mg/g) + Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% (10mg/g)

Available forms

• Cream

How to use Fosedic H Cream?

• A thin layer should be applied over the affected skin two to three times a day
• The area should be cleaned gently and dried before each application
• Hands should be washed before and after every use
• Treatment should not continue past seven days unless a doctor advises otherwise
• An airtight bandage should not be placed over the treated area unless a doctor recommends it

Drug Interactions

• Other Topical Steroids: Adding another steroid cream on the same patch of skin raises the risk of thinning and irritation
• Other Topical Antibiotics: Layering another antibiotic cream on the same area is not advised without a doctor's input
• Occlusive Dressings: Airtight bandages over the treated area increase how much medicine the skin absorbs
• Live Vaccines: Very heavy or prolonged steroid use may affect how well the body responds to a live vaccine

Risks and warnings

• Prolonged Use: Extended application can thin the skin and lead to stretch marks or visible small blood vessels
• Eye Contact: Contact with the eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes should be avoided since it can cause irritation
• Pregnancy And Breastfeeding: A doctor's guidance is needed before use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
• Children: Use in children should stay short and only under medical supervision
• Untreated Infections: This cream is not meant for fungal, viral, or untreated infections since the steroid can make them worse
• Large Or Broken Skin Areas: Wide application or use on broken skin raises the amount of medicine absorbed into the body

Fosedic H Cream Side Effects

• Mild burning or stinging where the cream is applied
• Itching or redness at the application site
• Dryness or peeling of the treated skin
• Thinning of the skin with extended use
• Small acne like bumps or folliculitis in some users
• Allergic contact dermatitis in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• The cream should be stored below thirty degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• The tube should be kept away from direct sunlight and heat
• The cap should be closed tightly after every use
• This medicine should be kept out of reach of children
• Leftover cream should not be used once it is past the expiry date on the pack