Fusate Cream
Sodium Fusidate (Fusidic Acid)
2%
Amulet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 20 gm |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 80.24 BDT |
Indications
Fusate Cream is used for:
Acne vulgaris, Skin infections, Conjunctivitis, staphylococcal infections
Adult Dose
Oral
Susceptible infections
Adult: 500 mg tid. May increase to 1 g tid in fulminating infections.
Child Dose
Oral
Susceptible infections
Child: <1 yr: About 15 mg/kg;
1-5 yr: 250 mg;
5-12 yr: 500 mg.
Doses to be taken tid.
Renal Dose
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Hepatic disease; monitor liver function. Neonates; pregnancy, lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.
Side Effects
Side effects of Sodium Fusidate (Fusidic Acid) :
Jaundice and liver dysfunction (reversible); GI disturbances. IV: Venospasm, thrombophloebitis and haemolysis; hypocalcaemia. SC/IM: Tissue necrosis. Topical: 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
Fusate 2% Cream generic name is Sodium Fusidate (Fusidic Acid). Fusate 2% Cream is manufactured by Amulet Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Fusate is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Fusate Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.