Facid 2% (Cream)
15 gm tube: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Sodium fusidate topical |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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 skin infections caused by other Fusidate sensitive organisms
- Impetigo treatment
- Boils treatment
- Abscess treatment
- Varicose ulcers treatment
- Skin grafts treatment
- Hidradenitis treatment
- Infected wounds treatment
- Sycosis barbae treatment
- Paronychia treatment
- Folliculitis treatment
- Carbuncles treatment
- Erythrasma treatment
Pharmacology
- Derived from Fusidium coccineum
- Exerts powerful activity against gram-positive organisms
- Particularly susceptible to Staphylococci
- Stabilizes the ribosome-guanosine dephosphate elongation factor G-complex
- Prevents binding of aminoacyl t-RNA to the ribosome
- Stops transfer of additional amino acids to the growing polypeptide
- Acts as an inhibitor of protein synthesis in the microorganism
Dosage & Administration
- Applied 2 to 3 times daily
- Applied generally for a period of 7 days
- Can be used with or without a covering dressing
- Caution required near the eye region
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Sodium Fusidate
- Severe hepatic failure
Side Effects
- Extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Data not found
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution required when applying in the eye region
- May cause irritation upon contact with the eye
Therapeutic Class
- Topical Antibiotic preparations