Facid HC Cream

Fusidic Acid 2% + Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% Topical
2% + 1%
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Pack size 10gm tube
Unite Price 90.00 BDT

Indications

Facid HC Cream is used for: Eczema, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Atopic dermatitis with secondary Bacterial infections, Allergic dermatitis, Irritant dermatitis.

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Mild to moderately severe atopic dermatitis with secondary bacterial infections Adult: As cream/ointment containing hydrocortisone 1% and fusidic acid 2%: Apply to affected area(s) bid until there is improvement. Usual treatment duration: 2 wk.

Child Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Mild to moderately severe atopic dermatitis with secondary bacterial infections Child: >3 yr: As cream/ointment containing hydrocortisone 1% and fusidic acid 2%: Apply to affected area(s) bid until there is improvement. Usual treatment duration: 2 wk.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity to fusidic acid and its salts. Bacterial infections caused by non-susceptible organisms, fungal infections, skin manifestations due to tuberculosis, syphilis, perioral dermatitis and rosacea.

Precautions

Not to be used in or near the eye(s) as it may cause conjunctival irritation; may also increase the risk of increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma and cataract. Sufficient dermal absorption may occur under occlusive dressing leading to adrenal suppression and other systemic effects. May mask hypersensitivity reactions. Not to be used for >14 days in the absence of any clinical improvement. Pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Fusidic Acid: Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin. Hydrocortisone : Clearance may be increased by hepatic enzyme inducers eg phenobarb, phenytoin & rifampin. Metabolism may be inhibited by troleandomycin & ketoconazole. May increase clearance of chronic high dose aspirin. Risk of enhanced or diminished effects of anticoagulant.

Side Effects

Side effects of Fusidic Acid 2% + Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% Topical : Dryness, itching, burning, local irritation, transient stinging, striae, skin atrophy. Pigmentation changes, hypertrichosis and telangiectasia may occur. Acne rosacea or perioral dermatitis may occur if used on the face.

Mode of Action

Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid that has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive effects. Fusidic acid has antibacterial action that results from the inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis; it is mainly active towards the gram-positive organisms especially Staph aureus.

Note

Facid HC 2% + 1% Cream generic name is Fusidic Acid 2% + Hydrocortisone Acetate 1% Topical. Facid HC 2% + 1% Cream is manufactured by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Facid HC is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Facid HC 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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