Fucidin Cream @ Saturday, December 3, 2011
Composition:
o fusidic acid 2% in a cream base.
Nonmedicinal ingredients is
o tocopherol
o butylhydroxyanisole
o cetanol
o glycerin 85%
o paraffin liquid
o paraffin white soft
o polysorbate 60
o potassium sorbate
o purified water
Indication:
Skin infections caused by Staphylococci, Streptococci, Propionibacterium acnes, Corynebacterium minutissimum and other fusidic acid-sensitive organisms eg, impetigo, infected wounds, folliculitis, boils, sycosis barbae, carbuncles, hidradenitis, paronychia and erythrasma.
Dosage:
• Apply to the affected area 2-3 times a day, generally for a period of 7 days.
Side effect:
allergic reaction at the site of application, including:
redness
swelling
rash
itching
mild irritation at area of application
pain (only when medication is applied to deep leg ulcers)
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