Prescription Required

Safoban Ointment

by Micro Labs Ltd
Fusidic Acid (NA)

₹58

Safoban Ointment

Introduction to Safoban Ointment

Safoban Ointment should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is for external use only and should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Don&rsquot use more than you need as it won&rsquot clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine.

It may cause burning sensation, skin irritation, itching and redness immediately following application over the affected area, as side effects of this medicine. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Avoid direct contact of cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention. Dont 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. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Safety Advice for Safoban Ointment

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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Safoban Ointment 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.

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Safoban Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

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How Safoban Ointment works

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

How To Use Safoban Ointment

  • 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 gently massage the ointment.

Side Effects Of Safoban Ointment

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

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FAQ's on Safoban Ointment

What is drug resistance? Does it mean that even Safoban 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 a medicine may increase the risk of developing resistance to that medicine. Your body may develop resistance for Safoban too. Therefore, to prevent drug resistance, you should use Safoban in the right amount and for the duration recommended by the doctor.

What should prompt me to stop using Safoban?

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

What precautions should I take while applying Safoban?

Safoban is meant to be applied only on skin. Always wash your hands before applying it. Unless you are using the cream to treat your hands, always wash your hands after using Safoban. 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.

For how long is it required to use Safoban?

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

Is Safoban an antifungal or a steroid? What is it used for?

Safoban is neither an antifungal nor a steroid. It is an antibiotic which 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).

Prescription Required

Safoban Ointment

by Micro Labs Ltd
Fusidic Acid (NA)

₹58

Safoban Ointment

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