Type:20gm tube
Generic Name:Sodium Fusidate (Fusidic Acid) 2% Topical
Manufacturer:Medicon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Price:৳55.00
Fusidate Ointment is indicated for treatment of, skin infections caused by Staphylococci, Streptococci, Corynebacterium minutissimum and other Fusidate sensitive organisms. The most important indications being: impetigo, boils, abscess, acne vulgaris,, varicose ulcers, skin grafts, hidradenitis, infected wounds, sycosis barbae, paronychia, folliculitis, carbuncles, erythrasma.
Topical/Cutaneous Skin infections Adult: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily.
Topical/Cutaneous Skin infections Child: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily.
Known hypersensitivity to Fusidic acid, severe hepatic failure.
Fusidic acid disrupts translocation of peptide subunits and elongating the peptide chain of susceptible bacteria, thus inhibiting protein synthesis.
Prolonged treatment should be avoided. Liver impairment. Pregnancy. Caution should be observed when applying Fusidate Ointment near the eye region as this preparation may cause irritation if it gets into the eye.
Fusidate Ointment is remarkably well tolerated, and there is an extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reactions. Rashes and irritation.
Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.