Fucidin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Cream Fusidic acid. Oint Na fusidate

Indications/Uses

Cream: Skin infections caused by Staph aureus. Oint: Skin infections caused by Staph, Strep, Corynebacterium minutissimum & other organisms sensitive to Na fusidate. Impetigo, infected wounds, folliculitis, boils, sycosis barbae, carbuncles, hidradenitis, paronychia, erythrasma.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Cream Apply to the affected area of the skin tid-qid, but less often if the area is covered w/ a plaster or bandage. Discontinue if there is no improvement after 7 days. Oint Apply to the affected area bid-tid for a period of 7 days. Can be used w/ or w/o a covering dressing.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

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Special Precautions

Avoid getting into the eyes. May increase risk of developing antibiotic resistance w/ extended or recurrent use. Avoid applying to the breast during breastfeeding. Oint: Contains cetyl alcohol, hydrous lanolin, & butylhydroxytoluene (E321).

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Cream: Non-serious skin problems. Rarely, allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, lips & mouth start to tingle or swell, swelling of the face or throat, skin rash). Oint: Skin reactions eg, pruritus & rash, application site conditions eg, pain & irritation; hypersensitivity & angioedema.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Topical Antibiotics

ATC Classification

D06AX01 - fusidic acid ; Belongs to the class of other topical antibiotics used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Fucidin cream 2%

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's;5 g x 1's

Form

Fucidin oint 2%

Packing/Price

15 g x 1's;5 g x 1's

Fucidin

fusidic acid

Manufacturer:

LEO Pharma

Distributor:

DKSH