Facid Cream

Sodium Fusidate (Fusidic Acid) 2% Topical
2 gm/100 gm
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 15gm tube
Unite Price 90.00 BDT

Indications

Facid Cream is used for: Fusidate Ointment is indicated for treatment of, skin infections caused by Staphylococci, Streptococci, Corynebacterium minutissimum and other Fusidate sensitive organisms. The most important indications being: impetigo, boils, abscess, acne vulgaris,, varicose ulcers, skin grafts, hidradenitis, infected wounds, sycosis barbae, paronychia, folliculitis, carbuncles, erythrasma.

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Skin infections Adult: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily.

Child Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Skin infections Child: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Known hypersensitivity to Fusidic acid, severe hepatic failure.

Precautions

Prolonged treatment should be avoided. Liver impairment. Pregnancy. Caution should be observed when applying Fusidate Ointment near the eye region as this preparation may cause irritation if it gets into the eye.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.

Side Effects

Side effects of Sodium Fusidate (Fusidic Acid) 2% Topical : Fusidate Ointment is remarkably well tolerated, and there is an extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reactions. Rashes and irritation.

Mode of Action

Fusidic acid disrupts translocation of peptide subunits and elongating the peptide chain of susceptible bacteria, thus inhibiting protein synthesis.

Note

Facid 2 gm/100 gm Cream generic name is Sodium Fusidate (Fusidic Acid) 2% Topical. Facid 2 gm/100 gm Cream is manufactured by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Facid is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Facid Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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