Fusimed

Introduction
Fusimed 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. Fusimed 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 Fusimed
Bacterial skin infections
Side effects of Fusimed
Common
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Fusimed
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 apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Fusimed works
Fusimed 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 Fusimed 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
Fusidate Ointment is indicated for treatment of, skin infections caused by Staphylococci, Streptococci, Corynebacterium minutissimum and other Fusidate sensitive organisms. The most important indications being: impetigo, boils, abscess, acne vulgaris,, varicose ulcers, skin grafts, hidradenitis, infected wounds, sycosis barbae, paronychia, folliculitis, carbuncles, erythrasma.

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Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Skin infections Adult: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily.

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Child Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Skin infections Child: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement. If gauze dressing is used, then frequency of application may be reduced to 1-2 times daily.

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Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity to Fusidic acid, severe hepatic failure.
Mode of Action
Fusidic acid disrupts translocation of peptide subunits and elongating the peptide chain of susceptible bacteria, thus inhibiting protein synthesis.
Precaution
Prolonged treatment should be avoided. Liver impairment. Pregnancy. Caution should be observed when applying Fusidate Ointment near the eye region as this preparation may cause irritation if it gets into the eye.
Side Effect
Fusidate Ointment is remarkably well tolerated, and there is an extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reactions. Rashes and irritation.
Interaction
Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.