Fucidin, 2% ointment 15 g

Fucidin has an antibacterial effect.

Fusidic acid belongs to the group of fusidines, antimicrobial compounds whose mechanism of action is related to disruption of protein synthesis in the bacterial cell.

Fusidic acid is susceptible to Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative cocci such as Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis (including methicillin-resistant strains), Nocardia asteroides, Corynebacterium minutissimum, Streptococcus pyogenes, Pseudomonas spp, Clostridium spp., Neisseria meningitidis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

It is inactive against Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Proteus spp. and other gram-negative bacteria as well as protozoa and fungi.

Pharmacokinetics

Permeability of fusidic acid through intact skin is low. It does not enter the systemic bloodstream.

Indications

Skin infections caused by bacteria sensitive to fusidic acid.

Active ingredient

Composition

1 g of ointment for external use contains:

Active substance:

Fusidic acid hemihydrate (in terms of acid anhydrous) 20.4 mg (equivalent to 20 mg of fusidic acid anhydrous);

Auxiliary substances:

Lanolin (contains no more than 200 ppm butylhydroxytoluene), 46 mg;

Cetyl alcohol, 4 mg;

Liquid paraffin (contains about 10 ppm alpha-tocopherol) – 140 mg;

Paraffin soft white (contains about 10 ppm alpha-tocopherol) – 790 mg

How to take, the dosage

Adults and children from birth to 18 years. Apply to the affected areas of the skin in a thin layer 3-4 times a day.

If gauze bandages are used, the frequency of application can be reduced to 1-2 times a day.

The duration of treatment depends on the form and severity of the disease and on average is 7-14 days.

Special Instructions

Fucidin should not be applied to the skin in the eye area because fusidic acid will irritate the conjunctiva if it gets into the eyes.

Fucidin ointment contains lanolin and cetyl alcohol, which may cause local allergic skin reactions (such as contact dermatitis).

Bacterial resistance may develop if fusidic acid is used. As with other antibiotics, prolonged or intermittent use may increase the risk of developing antibiotic resistance.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and operate machinery. No effect on the ability to drive vehicles and operate complex mechanisms has been identified.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug Fucidin.

With caution: pregnancy, lactation.

Side effects

Skin and subcutaneous tissue: infrequent – rash (erythematous, maculopapular, pustular), skin irritation, including pain, burning sensation, tingling of the skin, itching, dry skin, contact dermatitis; rarely – urticaria, angioedema, eczema, periorbital edema, erythema.

Immune system disorders: rare – allergic reactions.

An organ of vision: rarely – irritation of the conjunctiva.

If any of the side effects listed in the instructions worsen, or if the patient notices any other side effects not listed in the instructions, you should tell your doctor.

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