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Is Fucidin Ointment For Yeast Infection?

I was prescribed Fucidin 2percent ointment. The pharmacy didn't attach instructions from my doctor where to use it. I went to my Dr. With a yeast infection and sores in my nose. I just read not to use this in your nose.
I was also given a prescription for Lotriderm cream, this one must be for the yeast infection, I'm confused. Can you help. Thank you.
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Hello dear,
welcome to HCM.
I have read your query and understood your concern.

Fucidin ointment is meant for bacterial infection. This your doctor must have prescribed for application inside nose. This can be safely applied safely inside nose.

Lotriderm is a combination cream of antifungal and steroid. I do not prefer to give this steroid containing preparation to my patients for the same.
I usually advise plain antifungals like clotrimazole/miconazole/sertraconazole for treatimg yeast/fungal infection.

You may discuss this with your treating doctor also.
Stay healthy.
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Is Fucidin Ointment For Yeast Infection?

Hello dear, welcome to HCM. I have read your query and understood your concern. Fucidin ointment is meant for bacterial infection. This your doctor must have prescribed for application inside nose. This can be safely applied safely inside nose. Lotriderm is a combination cream of antifungal and steroid. I do not prefer to give this steroid containing preparation to my patients for the same. I usually advise plain antifungals like clotrimazole/miconazole/sertraconazole for treatimg yeast/fungal infection. You may discuss this with your treating doctor also. Stay healthy.