To treat infections in small cuts or wounds on your skin
Topical antibiotic cream
Ointment base
Description
Fusibact 2% w/w antibiotic ointment is a topical antibiotic containing 20mg/g of sodium fusidate used for the treatment of various skin infections caused by bacteria such as Impetigo, Infected dermatitis, infected cuts and wounds. Sodium fusidate is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection, relieving the symptoms and blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling. Fusibact Cream is indicated in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus especially for patients with Staphylococcus infections where other antibiotics have failed. Fusibact Cream has no cosmetic effect therefore acceptable to face and scalp infection.
BENEFITS
Used as local treatment of skin infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to fusidic acid
Used in treatment of impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin), folliculitis (inflammation of one or more hair follicles)
Used in treatment of sycosis barbae (infection of the bearded skin), paronychia (infection of the tissue surrounding a fingernail or toenail), erythrasma (infection with brown, scaly skin patches, especially in the folds of the body)
It has no cosmetic effect therefore acceptable to face and scalp infection.
HOW TO USE
Use this topical medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your Doctor
Fusibact Ointment is only meant for external use. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine
SAFETY ADVICE: If you use Fusidic acid cream on the face. The cream should not be applied in or near the eye because it can lead to a prickling feeling in the eye. Do not use it for longer than prescribed as prolonged or repeated use can cause the skin to become over-sensitive to the medicine and may also result in the bacteria becoming resistant to the antibiotic. After the first opening, the cream can be used for 1 month. Do not store above 25 degree C
WARNING: This medicine requires a Doctor's Prescription and is not intended to be passed on to others or used to self-medicate. The Doctor prescribes this medication assessing your symptoms, medical history, laboratory findings and may also be used for other conditions as well which are best determined by your doctor and other than those indications listed on this page. Please consult your doctor immediately if you get any side effects while using this medication and even those that are not listed on this page