Fusate 2% (Cream)
20 gm tube: ৳ 80.24
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium fusidate topical |
| Company | Amulet pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of skin infections caused by Staphylococci
- Treatment of skin infections caused by Streptococci
- Treatment of skin infections caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum
- Treatment of impetigo
- Treatment of boils
- Treatment of abscess
- Treatment of varicose ulcers
- Treatment of skin grafts
- Treatment of hidradenitis
- Treatment of infected wounds
- Treatment of sycosis barbae
- Treatment of paronychia
- Treatment of folliculitis
- Treatment of carbuncles
- Treatment of erythrasma
Pharmacology
- Antibiotic derived from Fusidium coccineum
- Exerts powerful activity against gram-positive organisms
- Particularly susceptible to Staphylococci
- Inhibitor of protein synthesis in the microorganism
- Interferes with the translocation step by stabilizing the ribosome-guanosine dephosphate elongation factor G-complex
Dosage & Administration
- Applied to affected areas 2 to 3 times daily
- Usually for a period of 7 days
- Can be used with or without a covering dressing
- Caution near the eye region to avoid irritation
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Sodium Fusidate
- Severe hepatic failure
Side Effects
- Remarkably well tolerated
- Extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Data not found
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution when applying in the eye region to avoid irritation
Therapeutic Class
- Topical Antibiotic preparations