FUSIDIC ACID EG 2% cream
Generic FUCIDIN 2% cream
VIDAL pharmacotherapeutic classification:
Dermatology - Local antibacterials : Antibacterials alone ( fusidic acid )ATC classification:
DERMATOLOGICAL DRUGS : ANTIBIOTICS AND CHEMOTHERAPY FOR DERMATOLOGICAL USE - ANTIBIOTICS FOR TOPICAL USE : OTHER ANTIBIOTICS FOR TOPICAL USE ( ACID FUSIDIC )Substance
Excipients:
Excipients with known effect :
NTE without threshold dose: butylhydroxyanisole , cetyl alcohol
NRT with threshold dose: potassium sorbate
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Cip: 3400938875584
Storage conditions: Before opening: < 25° for 24 months
After opening: < 25° for 6 months
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Approved for Communities
Refund: 30%
Does fucidin cream stop itching?
It reduces the swelling, redness and itching and so helps prevent scratching that can further irritate the skin. Fusidic acid is an antibiotic medicine used to treat infections with bacteria. It works by stopping bacteria from producing essential proteins.
What happens if you use too much fucidin cream?
If you apply too much or accidentally swallow Fusidic acid cream, it is unlikely to cause any harm. However, if you notice any effect or are worried, contact your doctor or pharmacist. You should contact the doctor if Fusidic acid cream is accidentally swallowed by an infant.
Is fucidin cream an antibiotic?
Fusidic acid: antibiotic to treat bacterial skin and eye infections - NHS.
Where can I use fucidin cream?
Fucidin Cream 15 gm is an antibiotic used to treat infections of the skin such as impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin), cellulitis (swelling, redness, and pain in the infected area), infected cuts, burns, wounds, grazes, abrasions, ulcers, boils, abscesses, spots, carbuncles (cluster of boils), ...
How long does it take for fucidin cream to absorb?
It's best to try to leave about 30 minutes between applying different products to the same area of skin, to give them time to be absorbed.
Is fucidin cream safe?
Most adults can use fusidic acid cream, ointment and eye drops, including during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Children can also use it.
How many times can I apply fucidin cream?
Uncovered lesions - apply gently three or four times daily. Covered lesions - less frequent applications may be adequate.
Is fucidin an antifungal?
Fucidin H Cream contains the active ingredients hydrocortisone 1%, which is an anti-inflammatory steroid, and fusidic acid 2%, which treats most common bacterial infections of the skin. It is not active against fungal skin infections.
When should you not use fucidin?
It is advised to switch to systemic therapy if infection cannot be controlled with topical treatment (see section 4.3). As Fucidin H cream contains a corticosteroid it is not recommended in the following conditions: atrophic skin, cutaneous ulcer, acne vulgaris, fragile skin veins and perianal and genital pruritus.
When do you apply fucidin cream?
Apply the cream or ointment three or four times a day, unless you have been told otherwise. Wash your hands well afterwards, as this will help to reduce the risk of spreading the infection. Your skin should start to improve after a few days.
Can I use fucidin for pimples?
This topical treatment can occasionally be used for the treatment of acne vulgaris. For desired results, Fucidin H cream should be applied twice a day for two weeks.
Can I use fucidin cream on my private parts?
Do not apply it on broken or damaged skin or sensitive skin areas such as lips or genital area, except on the advice of a doctor. non-medicinal ingredients. These ingredients may cause a red, itchy rash (Contact dermatitis) on your skin where Fucidin® H Cream is applied.
Can I use fucidin on my face?
Rub the medicine gently on the skin. If you use it on your face be careful to avoid your eyes. Unless you are using the cream to treat your hands, always wash your hands after using Fucidin H cream. If you accidentally get any medicine in your eye, wash it out with cold water straight away.
Does fucidin heal skin?
Fucidin® cream works by killing germs (bacteria) that cause infections. Fucidin® cream is used to treat conditions where the skin is infected by germs (bacteria), such as: • Impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin) • Infected dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) and spots • Infected cuts and grazes.
What is Fudic cream used for?
Fudic Cream is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections such as impetigo and infected dermatitis. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.
Is fusidic acid a strong antibiotic?
Fusidic acid is active against staphylococci and has potent activity (MIC90 0.12 mg/L) against MRSA, community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA), such as USA300 strains, hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA), and linezolid-resistant strains (MIC90 <0.25 mg/L) (Sahm et al.
What is fusidic acid 2% cream used for?
It's used to treat bacterial infections, such as skin infections including cellulitis and impetigo, and eye infections including conjunctivitis (red, itchy eyes). Fusidic acid is only available on prescription. It comes as a cream, ointment, or eye drops. It's also available with a steroid as a combined cream.
