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Fumac Cream 30 gm

Fumac Cream 30 gm

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Composition

FELBINAC-3%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Fumac Cream

Fumac Cream belongs to the class of 'non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs' primarily used to relieve pain and inflammation in the joints (arthralgia) and muscles. Fumac Cream is also used to relieve pain in ankylosing spondylitis, soft tissue injuries, and other musculoskeletal conditions. Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine and large joints.

Fumac Cream consists of Felbinac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer/NSAID) that relieves pain. It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes and further prevents the formation of chemical messengers, 'prostaglandins' (PGs), that cause pain and swelling at the injured or damaged site. 

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration based on the severity of your pain. Common side effects of Fumac Cream include burning sensation at the site, redness, itching, numbness, irritation, tingling, prickling, and skin rash. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

Fumac Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mouth, nose, and any damaged skin. Before starting Fumac Cream, inform your doctor if you have any liver, heart, or kidney diseases, eczema, asthma, and allergic reactions to medicines. If you are using other NSAIDs, please inform your doctor in advance. Fumac Cream should be used with caution and only if necessary in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Fumac Cream is not recommended for children. It is better to avoid consuming alcohol while using Fumac Cream. 

Uses of Fumac Cream

Treatment of Pain and inflammation in the joints (arthralgia) and muscles, ankylosing spondylitis, and soft tissue injuries.

Medicinal Benefits

Fumac Cream is used to relieve pain in the joints and muscles caused by injury or inflammation. It contains Felbinac that is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) and relieves pain. It inhibits cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzymes that further prevent the formation of chemical messengers called 'prostaglandins' (PGs). These prostaglandins are produced at injury sites and cause pain and swelling. By blocking the COX enzyme's effect, lesser PGs are produced, which reduces mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site. Fumac Cream is also used as a coupling agent (a medium that acts as a bond between the skin and the ultrasound transducer) in ultrasound therapy.

Directions for Use

Apply a thin layer with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. You can also apply it with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. Gently rub the medicine into the skin. Wash your hands before and after applying Fumac Cream on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Fumac Cream

  • Burning sensation at the site

  • Redness

  • Itching

  • Numbness

  • Irritation

  • Tingling

  • Prickling

  • Skin rash 

Drug Warnings

Inform your doctor if you have any liver, heart, or kidney diseases, asthma, eczema, and allergic reactions to medicines. Do not take any other NSAIDs for pain relief along with Fumac Cream unless advised. Fumac Cream is for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, lips and mouth, nose, and any damaged skin. If you are using other NSAIDs, please inform your doctor in advance. Fumac Cream should be used with caution and only if necessary in pregnant and breastfeeding women. Fumac Cream is not recommended for children. It is better to avoid consuming alcohol while using Fumac Cream. Do not store Fumac Cream above 25°C.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Fumac Cream may interact with blood thinners (bivalirudin), hormones (leuprolide, desmopressin), and antibiotics (daptomycin).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol consumption while using painkiller medicines.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Fumac Cream should be used with caution in cases of heart, kidney, and liver problems, asthma, allergic reactions, and eczema.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • LEUPROLIDE
  • DESMOPRESSIN
  • DAPTOMYCIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Exercising regularly helps in muscle stretching that is less likely to spasm, tear, and sprain. Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.

  • Massages can also be helpful.

  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.

  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes; instead, wear loose garments.

  • Rest well and get plenty of sleep.

  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.

  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat muscle spasms. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.

  • Stay hydrated; drink plenty of water.

Special Advise

Let your doctor know that you are using Fumac Cream if you are undergoing any medical tests.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. 

Arthralgia is the pain in one or more joints. This pain can be sharp, dull, stabbing, and burning, or throbbing. The intensity of pain ranges from mild to severe. Symptoms include burning sensation, numbness, pain, redness, and stiffness.

Ankylosing spondylitis: It causes pain and stiffness in the spine. The pain usually starts in the lower back and can spread to the neck, damaged joints, or other body parts. Symptoms include decreased flexibility, which usually leads to hunched-forward posture, and pain in the back and joints. 

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to limit or avoid alcohol consumption while using pain killer medicines like Fumac Cream. Please seek medical advice for more information.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Fumac Cream is recommended during pregnancy only if absolutely necessary. Please consult your doctor for more information if you are already pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Fumac Cream should be used during breastfeeding only if benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Safe

Fumac Cream does not affect your ability to drive. However, do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any unmanageable effects until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor since Fumac Cream should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment/liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor since Fumac Cream should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Fumac Cream is not recommended in children and adolescents younger than 16 years of age.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ajanta House, Charkop, Kandivli West, Mumbai 400 067, India
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FAQs

Fumac Cream contains Felbinac, a pain killer medicine. It works by blocking the action of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site.
It is not advised to use other NSAIDs or pain killers while using Fumac Cream. Please seek medical advice for further information.
Fumac Cream can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of sunlight. Hence it is advised to protect the affected areas from direct sunlight to avoid any rash. It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
If you have earlier used any pain killer medicines like aspirin and experienced symptoms like asthma, itchy rash or hay fever, Fumac Cream is not recommended for you. Please consult your doctor for alternate medicines to treat your pain.

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