Fucidin Cream Product Details:
- Fucidin cream is an antibiotic treatment used to treat infected skin conditions caused by bacteria.
- The active ingredient in Fucidin cream is fusidic acid, which works by stopping infection-causing bacteria from growing and increasing in number, causing the bacteria to die and allowing the immune system to kill the remaining bacteria.
- Fucidin cream is primarily used for infected eczema but can also treat other bacterial infections.
- It should not be used to treat viral infections (such as cold sores) or fungal infections (such as thrush or athletes foot).
- Fucidin cream is indicated for the treatment of primary and secondary skin infections caused by sensitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp, and Corynebacterium minutissimum.
- Primary skin infections that may be expected to respond to treatment with fusidic acid applied topically include impetigo contagiosa, superficial folliculitis, sycosis barbae, paronychia, and erythrasma.
Positive Aspects:
- Fucidin cream is an effective antibiotic treatment for various skin infections caused by certain kinds of bacteria.
- The active ingredient, fusidic acid, is active in vitro against Gram-positive bacteria and Neisseria species.
Negative Aspects:
- Fucidin cream contains some excipients that may cause local skin reactions, such as contact dermatitis.
- Butylhydroxyanisole, one of the excipients in Fucidin cream, may also cause irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes.
- Fucidin cream should be used with care when applied in the proximity of the eyes.
Ingredients or Materials:
- Active ingredient: Fusidic acid Ph.Eur. 20 mg/g.
- Excipients: Butylhydroxyanisole (E320), Cetyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, All-rac-α-tocopherol, Glycerin 85%, Hydrochloric acid, Paraffin liquid, Paraffin white soft, Polysorbate 60, and Purified water.
