Fucimax

Introduction
Fucimax is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms. Fucimax should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is for external use only and should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Don’t use more than you need as it won’t clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. It may cause burning sensation, skin irritation, itching and redness immediately following application over the affected area, as side effects of this medicine. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact of cream or ointment with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

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Uses of Fucimax
Bacterial skin infections
Side effects of Fucimax
Common
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Fucimax
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.
How Fucimax works
Fucimax is an antibiotic. It works against bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival of bacteria. Thus, it prevents the skin infection from spreading.
Quick Tips
Do not use Fucimax more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages if suggested by the doctor.
Take precaution while applying the medicine around your eyes or the eyes of a child.
Brief Description
Indication
Acne vulgaris, Skin infections, Conjunctivitis, staphylococcal infections

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Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 500 mg tid. May increase to 1 g tid in fulminating infections.

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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. _ Contraindication Hypersensitivity. Mode of Action Fusidic acid disrupts translocation of peptide subunits and elongating the peptide chain of susceptible bacteria, thus inhibiting protein synthesis. Precaution Hepatic disease; monitor liver function. Neonates; pregnancy, lactation. Side Effect Jaundice and liver dysfunction (reversible); GI disturbances. IV: Venospasm, thrombophloebitis and haemolysis; hypocalcaemia. SC/IM: Tissue necrosis. Topical: Rashes and irritation. Interaction Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.