Fusidate ORAL

Fusidate ORAL250mg/5ml

Type:1's pack

Generic Name:Sodium Fusidate (Fusidic Acid)

Manufacturer:Aristopharma Limited

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Indication

Acne vulgaris, Skin infections, Conjunctivitis, staphylococcal infections

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Adult Dose

Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 500 mg tid. May increase to 1 g tid in fulminating infections.

Child Dose

Oral Susceptible infections Child: <1 yr: About 15 mg/kg; 1-5 yr: 250 mg; 5-12 yr: 500 mg. Doses to be taken tid.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Fusidic acid disrupts translocation of peptide subunits and elongating the peptide chain of susceptible bacteria, thus inhibiting protein synthesis.

Precaution

Hepatic disease; monitor liver function. Neonates; pregnancy, lactation.

Side Effect

Jaundice and liver dysfunction (reversible); GI disturbances. IV: Venospasm, thrombophloebitis and haemolysis; hypocalcaemia. SC/IM: Tissue necrosis. Topical: Rashes and irritation.

Interaction

Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.

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