FSD 2% Cream is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections such as impetigo and infected dermatitis. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

Used in treating skin and infections in vital organs such as heart and lungs

Uses of FSD Cream

Treatment of Bacterial skin infections
Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of FSD Cream

In Treatment of Bacterial skin infections

FSD 2% Cream is an antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria on your skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. It is effective against skin infections such as boils, impetigo, and infected hair follicles. It may also be used to treat infections in small cuts or wounds on your skin. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed.

Side effects of FSD Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of FSD

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use FSD 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 FSD Cream works

FSD 2% Cream is an antibiotic. It works against bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

FSD 2% Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

FSD 2% Cream is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take FSD Cream?

If you miss a dose of FSD 2% Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

FSD 2% Cream treats bacterial skin infections such as impetigo and infected dermatitis.
Don't use it for more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Apply it gently to the infected area of skin three to four times a day.
Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
Don't cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
Inform your doctor if your infection becomes worse during treatment or if it comes back after you have stopped treatment with FSD 2% Cream.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Steroid esters

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Protein synthesis inhibitors

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FAQs

Is FSD 2% Cream an antifungal or a steroid? What is it used for?

FSD 2% Cream 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).

For how long is it required to use FSD 2% Cream?

Use the FSD 2% Cream for the time advised by your doctor. The treatment with FSD 2% Cream usually stretches for 1-2 weeks although it can be longer in some cases.

What precautions should I take while applying FSD 2% Cream?

FSD 2% Cream 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 FSD 2% Cream. 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.

What is drug resistance? Does it mean that even FSD 2% Cream may turn ineffective?

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 FSD 2% Cream too. Therefore, to prevent drug resistance, you should use FSD 2% Cream in the right amount and for the duration recommended by the doctor.

What should prompt me to stop using FSD 2% Cream?

If you develop a severe allergic reaction after using FSD 2% Cream, 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.

For how long is it required to use FSD 2% Cream?

Use the FSD 2% Cream for the time advised by your doctor. The treatment with FSD 2% Cream usually stretches for 1-2 weeks although it can be longer in some cases.

What precautions should I take while applying FSD 2% Cream?

What is drug resistance? Does it mean that even FSD 2% Cream may turn ineffective?

What should prompt me to stop using FSD 2% Cream?

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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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FSD 2% Cream

Product introduction

Uses of FSD Cream

Benefits of FSD Cream

In Treatment of Bacterial skin infections

Side effects of FSD Cream

Common side effects of FSD

How to use FSD Cream

How FSD Cream works

Safety advice

What if you forget to take FSD Cream?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Is FSD 2% Cream an antifungal or a steroid? What is it used for?

For how long is it required to use FSD 2% Cream?

What precautions should I take while applying FSD 2% Cream?

What is drug resistance? Does it mean that even FSD 2% Cream may turn ineffective?

What should prompt me to stop using FSD 2% Cream?

For how long is it required to use FSD 2% Cream?

What precautions should I take while applying FSD 2% Cream?

What is drug resistance? Does it mean that even FSD 2% Cream may turn ineffective?

What should prompt me to stop using FSD 2% Cream?

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