Sodium Fusidate Benefits & Uses

Sodium Fusidate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Sodium Fusidate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Impetigo Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Impetigo Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Sodium Fusidate Related Warnings

Is the use of Sodium Fusidate safe for pregnant women?

Sodium Fusidate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Sodium Fusidate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Sodium Fusidate safe during breastfeeding?

Sodium Fusidate can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sodium Fusidate on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Sodium Fusidate on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Sodium Fusidate on the Liver?

Sodium Fusidate is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Sodium Fusidate on the Heart?

You can take Sodium Fusidate without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sodium Fusidate with Other Drugs

Sodium Fusidate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Amoxicillin

Atorvastatin

Sodium Fusidate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sodium Fusidate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Sodium Fusidate

Is this Sodium Fusidate habit forming or addictive?

Sodium Fusidate does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Sodium Fusidate since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Sodium Fusidate is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Sodium Fusidate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Sodium Fusidate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sodium Fusidate

Taking Sodium Fusidate with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sodium Fusidate

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sodium Fusidate with alcohol will be.

Unknown