SANDOZ FUSIDIC ACID 2% cream
Generic FUCIDIN 2% cream
VIDAL pharmacotherapeutic classification:
ATC classification:
DERMATOLOGICAL DRUGS : ANTIBIOTICS AND CHEMOTHERAPY FOR DERMATOLOGICAL USE - ANTIBIOTICS FOR TOPICAL USE : OTHER ANTIBIOTICS FOR TOPICAL USE ( ACID FUSIDIC )NTE without threshold dose: butylhydroxyanisole , potassium sorbate , cetyl alcohol
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Cip: 3400939126357
Storage conditions: Before opening: < 25° for 24 months
After opening: < 25° for 6 months
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Refund: 30%
Can I put cream on my private area?
Do not put lotion on your vulva. Do not scrub vulvar skin with a washcloth. Pat dry. You may use a hair dryer on a cool setting.
What does fusidic acid do to skin?
The place of fusidic acid in dermatology is in the treatment of mild to moderately severe skin and soft-tissue infections, e.g. impetigo, folicullitis, erythrasma, furunculosis, abscesses and infected traumatic wounds, whereas it is of less use in conditions such as hidradenitis suppurativa, chronic leg ulcers, burns ...
What are the side effects of antibiotic cream?
Antibiotic creams and ointments can slow the healing of wounds. And they can cause redness, swelling, blistering, draining, and itching.
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.
Where can I use Fucidin cream?
It is effective against skin infections such as boils, impetigo, and infected hair follicles. It may also be used to treat infections in small cuts or wounds on your skin.
Can fucidin cream burn skin?
The most common side effects are skin irritation, itching or a burning sensation when you apply the cream. Fucidin H should be applied thinly twice a day (once a day if using dressings) to affected areas of skin only.
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 fusidic acid good for fungal acne?
Fusidic acid is an antibiotic extracted from the fungus Fusidium coccineum. Fusidic acid has a good effect on acne because it is effective against gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococcus and corynebacterium.
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.
How do you know if Fucidin is working?
When using Fucidin H cream, It should take no longer than a couple of days to see a noticeable difference in the condition of your skin. If there is no improvement after a week, you may need to go back and see your doctor for further advice or alternative eczema treatment.
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.
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.
Does fusidic acid cream contain steroids?
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. Contact with open wounds and mucous membranes should be avoided.
Can I use fusidic acid cream on my face?
Always wash your hands before using fusidic acid cream or ointment. Unless you're using the cream or ointment to treat your hands, always wash your hands afterwards, too. Put a thin layer of cream or ointment onto the infected area and gently rub it in. Be careful to avoid your eyes if you use it on your face.
What is fusidic acid 2 cream 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.
