brand name : BACTAFUZ 5GM CREAM

Generic name : Fusidic Acid

Basic Info

Use of Drug

Staphylococcal infections
Used in the treatment of abscess, including brain abscess, in bone and joint infections, in staphylococcal infections in patients with cystic fibrosis, in the treatment of staphylococcal endocarditis, and topically in eye infections and infections of the skin.

Category Of Drug

Narrow Spectrum Steroidal Antibiotic

Side Effects

Most Common - Jaundice, liver dysfunction, gastrointestinal disturbances and death of tissues. 

   Blood - Vasoconstriction, vein inflammation and breakdown of red blood cells, low serum calcium levels in the blood. 

   Topical - Rashes and irritation.

Drug Dose Information

•	Oral:
Susceptible infections
Adult: 500 mg tid. May increase to 1 g tid in fulminating infections.
Child: <1 year: About 15 mg/kg; 1-5 years: 250 mg; 5-12 years: 500 mg. Doses to be taken tid.
•	Intravenous
Susceptible infections
Adult: >50 kg: 500 mg tid; may increase to 1 g tid in fulminating infections. <50 kg: 6-7 mg/kg tid. To be given by slow IV infusion over at least 2 hours; should be given via a large vein with good blood flow.
Child: 20 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses. To be given by slow IV infusion over at least 2 hours; should be given via a large vein with good blood flow.
•	Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis
Adult: As 1% eye drops: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye every 12 hours for 7 days.
Child: =2 years: As 1% eye drops: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye every 12 hours for 7 days.
•	Topical/Cutaneous
Skin infections
Adult: As a 2% ointment/cream/gel: Apply onto affected area 3-4 times daily until there is improvement.

Precautions

Patients with history of liver disease, newborns
Pregnancy 
Breastfeeding

Brand Information

Brand Name	BACTAFUZ 5GM CREAM
Contains	Fusidic Acid 2 %w/w
Manufacturer Name	Mankind Pharma Ltd

Brand Specifications
	Unit	Quantity	Price	Type
1	5g	1	48.3400	Cream

Itis available as a cream and ointment to apply topically as directed by your physician. It also available as a power for injection (diluted with fluid), to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Storage

Store it at room temperature.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Diseases

No Disease Found

Interactions

Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.

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