apollo
logo
0
Select Delivery Location
prescription
Prescription Medicine
info
Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
OffersOffers & Discounts

Get Free delivery (₹99) with circle icon

Join Circle
Get Extra 18% Off with Coupons
Extra 10% Off with Bank Offers
bank offer
bank offer
bank offer

More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cosmederma Remedies

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Fuzilax-B Cream

Fuzilax-B Cream is a prescription topical medicine used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, such as eczema or dermatitis, when a bacterial infection is also present or likely to develop. It combines two actions to soothe redness and swelling while clearing up the bacterial infection. This medicine is designed only for use on the skin.

For the best results, you should apply Fuzilax-B Cream consistently at the same times every day as directed by your doctor. It is typically applied in a thin layer directly to the affected skin area, and you do not need to alter your food intake since it is a topical treatment. Keeping the skin clean, cool, and well-hydrated with plain moisturizers can also help support your skin's healing process.

While using Fuzilax-B Cream, you might experience mild, temporary local skin irritation, burning, or itching where the cream is applied. If you notice severe skin peeling, spreading redness, or signs of an allergic reaction like swelling of the face or difficulty breathing, stop using it and consult your doctor immediately.

Talk to your doctor before starting Fuzilax-B Cream if you have viral skin infections, tuberculosis of the skin, or severe acne. Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to any of its ingredients, or on open wounds and deep skin ulcers.

It is important to tell your doctor about any other skin products you use, as applying multiple treatments at the same time may increase irritation or affect how the medicine works. Because this medicine contains an antibiotic, it should only be used for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Prolonged or unnecessary use may increase the risk of antibiotic resistance, making future bacterial infections harder to treat. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for an older adult, consult your healthcare provider before using this medicine.

Uses of Fuzilax-B Cream

Fuzilax-B Cream is used in the treatment of infected inflammatory skin conditions. The detailed uses of Fuzilax-B Cream are as follows:

  • Infected eczema: Fuzilax-B Cream helps by reducing the intense itching, redness, and swelling of eczema while simultaneously treating the complicating bacterial infection.
  • Infected dermatitis: Fuzilax-B Cream clears the bacteria causing the skin infection and calms the underlying inflammation and skin irritation.
  • Inflammatory skin conditions with bacterial infections: Fuzilax-B Cream targets both the inflammatory response and the bacterial growth, helping the skin barrier heal more effectively.

Key Benefits

Fuzilax-B Cream helps relieve inflamed and infected skin conditions by reducing redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort. By addressing both the infection and inflammation at the same time, it supports faster healing and healthier-looking skin. Benefits may include:

  • Helps reduce redness, swelling, and skin irritation.
  • Relieves itching, burning, and discomfort associated with inflamed skin.
  • Helps treat bacterial skin infections and prevents them from worsening.
  • Supports faster healing of affected skin areas.
  • Helps prevent the spread of infection to nearby skin.
  • Promotes healthier skin appearance and improved skin comfort.

Directions for Use

Always follow your doctor's exact instructions when applying Fuzilax-B Cream. Use the step-by-step guide below for safe application:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after application, unless you are treating your hands.
  • Gently clean and dry the affected skin area before applying the medicine.
  • Apply a thin layer of the medication to the affected area and rub it in gently.
  • Do not cover the treated area with bandages or dressings unless your doctor specifically tells you to do so, as this can increase the absorption of the medicine and lead to side effects.

How Fuzilax-B Cream Works

Fuzilax-B Cream contains Beclometasone and Fusidic Acid. • Beclometasone: It helps reduce redness, swelling, itching, and irritation of the skin by calming inflammation in the affected area. • Fusidic Acid: It is an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial skin infections by stopping the growth and spread of bacteria, allowing the skin to heal.
bannner image

Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects and worsen your health condition.

bannner image

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Fuzilax-B Cream is a category C medicine and causes toxic effects to the fetus when used in pregnant women. So, it is not safe to use during pregnancy.

bannner image

Breast Feeding

Caution

Fuzilax-B Cream may be excreted in breast milk and cause unwanted effects in the nursing baby. So, it should be used with caution during breastfeeding.

bannner image

Driving

Safe if prescribed

Fuzilax-B Cream does not affect your ability to drive.

bannner image

Liver

Caution

Fuzilax-B Cream should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

bannner image

Kidney

Caution

Fuzilax-B Cream should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

bannner image

Children

Safe if prescribed

Fuzilax-B Cream should be used in children only if clinically needed as children absorb more amounts of medicine through the skin. However, it is not recommended for use in newborns or children below 1 year of age only if prescribed by a child specialist.

bannner image

Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart problems

bannner image

Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Fuzilax-B Cream in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Fuzilax-B Cream

If you or someone else accidentally swallows the medicine, or if it is applied too heavily over large areas for a prolonged period, seek immediate medical attention or contact your local poison control center.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Keep the skin clean and dry: Gently cleanse the affected area and keep it dry. Avoid harsh or heavily scented soaps that may further irritate the skin.
  • Wear breathable clothing: Choose loose-fitting cotton clothing over treated areas to reduce friction, improve airflow, and prevent sweat buildup.
  • Avoid scratching the skin: Do not scratch or pick at healing skin, as this can introduce bacteria, worsen irritation, and delay recovery.
  • Stay well hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help support healthy skin and maintain the skin's natural protective barrier.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Fuzilax-B Cream to start to work: The time required for Fuzilax-B Cream to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Fuzilax-B Cream last: The duration of action for Fuzilax-B Cream is unknown.

What if you forget to take Fuzilax-B Cream

If you miss an application, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Use only as directed: Apply Fuzilax-B Cream exactly as prescribed and only for the recommended duration. Long-term or repeated use may increase the risk of antibiotic resistance and reduce treatment effectiveness.
  • Avoid use on sensitive areas unless advised: Do not apply this medicine to the face, groin, or underarms for prolonged periods unless specifically instructed by your doctor, as these areas absorb the medicine more easily and may be more prone to side effects.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth: If the medicine accidentally gets into these areas, rinse thoroughly with water. Extra care should be taken when applying near the eyes, as prolonged steroid exposure may increase the risk of glaucoma or cataracts.
  • Inspect the medicine before use: Check that the tube seal is intact and that the cream appears uniform without discoloration, separation, or other unusual changes.
  • Do not cover large areas of skin unnecessarily: Avoid applying the medicine to large areas of the body or under airtight dressings for prolonged periods unless directed by your doctor, as this may increase steroid absorption into the body.
  • Do not share your medication: This medicine has been prescribed specifically for you and should not be used by anyone else, even if they have similar skin symptoms.
  • Avoid this medicine in certain conditions: Do not use Fuzilax-B Cream if you are allergic to its ingredients or if you have viral skin infections such as herpes, shingles, or chickenpox, untreated fungal infections, skin tuberculosis, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, severe acne, large open wounds, skin ulcers, or severely damaged skin unless advised by your doctor.
  • Use extra caution in children: Children, especially infants and young children, may absorb topical steroids more readily and are at greater risk of side effects. Use this medicine only under medical supervision and for the shortest duration recommended. Extra care is needed when applying to areas covered by diapers, skin folds, or occlusive clothing.

Drug-Drug Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip

Drug-Drug Interactions

  • Other topical steroids: Using these alongside Fuzilax-B Cream may increase the risk of skin thinning, irritation, and other steroid-related side effects.
  • Other medicated skin treatments: Combining these with Fuzilax-B Cream may reduce its effectiveness or increase the likelihood of skin irritation. Consult your doctor before using multiple skin products together.

Drug-Food Interactions

  • No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions

  • Viral skin infections (e.g., chickenpox, herpes simplex): Fuzilax-B Cream may worsen viral skin infections and should not be used unless specifically recommended by a doctor.
  • Fungal skin infections: The steroid component in Fuzilax-B Cream may mask symptoms and allow fungal infections to worsen.
  • Tuberculosis of the skin: This medicine may aggravate skin tuberculosis and is generally not recommended in affected patients.
  • Severe acne: Fuzilax-B Cream may worsen acne symptoms and should be used cautiously in individuals with severe acne.
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

Drug-Drug Interactions

Login/Sign Up

Drug-Food Interactions

verifiedApollotooltip
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

Login/Sign Up

All Substitutes & Brand Comparisons

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIBIOTICS AND CORTICOSTEROIDS]

FAQs

Fuzilax-B Cream is used to treat skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.

Fuzilax-B Cream is a combination of two medicines: Beclometasone and Fusidic acid. Beclometasone is a corticosteroid and reduces symptoms of skin infections such as redness, itching, and swelling. On the other hand, fusidic acid is an antibiotic that prevents bacterial growth and reduces skin infection.

Fuzilax-B Cream might improve your symptoms within the first 2 weeks of your treatment. However, if there is no improvement in your condition, consult your doctor immediately.

Fuzilax-B Cream may cause side effects such as itching, dryness, redness, irritation, stretch marks, acne, hair growth, and burning sensation at the application site. These side effects usually do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Fuzilax-B Cream may raise blood glucose levels by interfering with the action of insulin. So, it is recommended to discuss with your doctor the potential risks and benefits of Fuzilax-B Cream before taking it.

The safety and efficacy of Fuzilax-B Cream have shown no difference in young and elderly patients. So, Fuzilax-B Cream can be given to treat skin infections in elderly patients.

No, you should not use Fuzilax-B Cream for skin boils as it is used for the treatment of eczema and psoriasis.

No, Fuzilax-B Cream is not recommended for diaper rash unless prescribed by a pediatrician, as airtight diapers can increase steroid absorption in infants and lead to complications. Talk to your doctor.

Yes, Fuzilax-B Cream contains beclometasone, a corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory agent that works by blocking the production of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) responsible for causing redness, swelling, and itching in the affected area.

Use Fuzilax-B Cream only for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Treatment is usually intended for short-term use to control inflammation and treat the bacterial infection. Using it for longer than recommended may increase the risk of skin thinning, antibiotic resistance, and other side effects. If your symptoms do not improve within the expected treatment period, contact your healthcare provider for reassessment.

Apply a generous amount of Fuzilax-B Cream to the affected skin areas, and spread it evenly to form a thin layer about 1/8 inch thick. Use clean, dry hands, or apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or a gauze swab. Be sure to wash your hands before and after applying Fuzilax-B Cream, unless the treatment is for your hands.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should discuss the risks and benefits of using this topical treatment with your healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor.

You should avoid using Fuzilax-B Cream on your face unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so, as the skin on your face is thin and more prone to side effects like skin thinning. Talk to your doctor.

Avoid using Fuzilax-B Cream if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Fuzilax-B Cream is also not recommended for conditions such as rosacea (a skin condition affecting the face), acne, and skin thinning (atrophy). It should not be used on open wounds, or broken skin.

Do not cover the treated area with a bandage, wrap, or dressing unless your doctor explicitly tells you to, as covering it can increase how much medicine your skin absorbs and raise the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor.

If your skin condition does not improve or gets worse after a few days of regular use, you should contact your healthcare provider for advice. Talk to your doctor.

You should not apply Fuzilax-B Cream to large open wounds, deep cuts, or severely broken skin. Talk to your doctor.

No, Fuzilax-B Cream contains an antibiotic and a steroid, which are not effective against fungal infections and may make them worse. Talk to your doctor.

Disclaimer

While we strive to provide complete, accurate, and expert-reviewed content on our 'Platform', we make no warranties or representations and disclaim all responsibility and liability for the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the aforementioned content. The content on our platform is for informative purposes only, and may not cover all clinical/non-clinical aspects. Reliance on any information and subsequent action or inaction is solely at the user's risk, and we do not assume any responsibility for the same. The content on the Platform should not be considered or used as a substitute for professional and qualified medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any query pertaining to medicines, tests and/or diseases, as we support, and do not replace the doctor-patient relationship.

Country of origin

India
Other Info - FU28868
whatsapp Floating Button
Buy Now
Add to Cart