Generic FUCIDIN 2% cream
NTE without threshold dose: butylhydroxyanisole , potassium sorbate , cetyl alcohol
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Cip: 3400938875706
Storage conditions: Before opening: < 25° for 24 months
After opening: < 25° for 6 months
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Refund: 30%
What happens if you use fucidin for too long?
Prolonged use: Using a topical corticosteroid medication for a long period of time can cause skin to thin or soften or cause stretch marks. If there is no improvement in your skin condition after using fusidic acid - hydrocortisone for 2 weeks, contact your doctor.
Is fucidin good for itchy skin?
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.
Where do you apply fucidin cream?
Fucidin Cream treats bacterial skin infections such as impetigo and infected dermatitis. Don't use it for more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Apply it gently to the infected area of skin three to four times a day. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth.
What is fusidic acid for skin?
The cream is used for the local treatment of skin infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to fusidic acid (especially staphylococcus infections) such as impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin), folliculitis (inflammation of one or more hair follicles), sycosis barbae (infection of the bearded ...
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.
Does fucidin cream help healing?
Fusidic acid group demonstrated a statistically significant increase of collagen and intensity of fibroblast proliferation on the 21st day of wound healing, whereas in the rifamycin group, healing time was, as expected, similar to physiological wound-healing phases.
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 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.
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.
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® cream. If you accidentally get any medicine in your eye, wash it out with cold water straight away.
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.
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.
