🧴 Fusidic Acid Cream 2%
🔹 1. Prescription / Indication:
Fusidic acid 2% cream is a topical antibiotic used for treating bacterial skin infections, especially those caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including:
- Impetigo
- Infected eczema or dermatitis
- Infected cuts, wounds, and abrasions
- Furunculosis (boils)
- Secondary skin infections due to insect bites or burns
🔹 2. Description:
- Form: Topical cream
- Strength: 2% w/w fusidic acid
- Appearance: White, smooth cream
- Route: External use only
- Application: Apply 2–3 times daily or as prescribed
- May be covered with a non-occlusive dressing
🔹 3. Advantages:
- Highly effective against:
- Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA)
- Streptococci
- Minimal systemic absorption
- Well tolerated, even in children and elderly
- Useful for localized skin infections
- Can be used around sensitive areas like the face and neck
🔹 4. Nature / Pharmacological Class:
- Class: Topical antibiotic (steroid-free)
- Mechanism of Action:
- Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by interfering with elongation factor G (EF-G)
- Bacteriostatic, and bactericidal at high concentrations
🔹 5. Common Packaging:
- Available in aluminum or plastic tubes
- Sizes: 5 g, 10 g, 15 g, 30 g, 50 g
- Supplied in carton box with leaflet
🔹 6. Storage:
- Store at below 25°C (77°F)
- Protect from heat and direct sunlight
- Do not freeze
- Keep tightly closed after use
- Keep out of reach of children
🔹 7. Patient Advice / Counseling:
- Clean and dry the affected area before application
- Apply a thin layer to the infected area
- Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes
- Wash hands after use
- Do not apply to large areas, broken skin, or under dressings without doctor’s advice
- If symptoms worsen or persist after 7 days, consult a physician
- May cause mild stinging, itching, or rash
- Not effective for fungal or viral skin infections
🔹 8. Purpose / Clinical Use:
- To treat localized bacterial skin infections, especially those due to penicillin-resistant staph
- Can be used as monotherapy or with oral antibiotics for deeper infections
- Often used in pediatric, geriatric, or sensitive skin patients