Fucidin - Treating Skin Infections with Topical Antibiotics
Fucidin FAQ
What is Fucidin cream used for?
Source: Fucidin Cream: Fusidic acid belongs to a class of medications known as antibiotics. It is used to treat various skin infections caused by certain kinds of bacteria. Such infections may include impetigo and secondary infections (infections that develop after the skin has been injured) to burns or broken skin.
What is fusidic acid?
Fusidic acid is a tetracyclic, naturally occurring steroid derived from the fungus Fusidium coccineum and was developed by Leo Pharma in Ballerup, Denmark and released for clinical use in the 1960s. It has also been isolated from Mucor ramannianus and Isaria kogana.
What are Fucidin ® tablets?
Fucidin ® Tablets contain an antibiotic which kills certain bacteria that can cause serious illness. Fucidin ® Tablets are active against Staphylococci or “Staph”, which can cause severe infections. Infection may occur in different parts of the body, for example, the lung, bone, blood, heart, joints, eyes, skin and wounds.
Does Fucidin cream contain fusidic acid?
Fucidin cream contains the active ingredient fusidic acid. Fucidin ointment contains sodium fusidate, which is the sodium salt of fusidic acid. Fusidic acid is a type of medicine called an antibiotic. Fusidic acid works by stopping bacteria from producing essential proteins.
What is Fucidin ointment used for?
antibiotic, called sodium fusidate. This antibiotic is used to kill bacteria, especially those of the kind known as Staphylococci. (“Staph”) Staphylococci are bacteria that can cause severe infections. put directly on skin and wounds. It treats skin and wound infections, especially those caused by Staphylococci. Fucidin® Ointment
Where can I find information about Fucidin?
Find out on the Sport Integrity Australia On this page about Fucidin you will find information relating to side effects, age restrictions, food interactions, whether the medicine is available at a government subsidised price on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) as well as other useful information.
Does Fucidin ointment treat staphylococci?
Staphylococci are bacteria that can cause severe infections. Fucidin® Ointment is made to be put directly on skin and wounds. It treats skin and wound infections, especially those caused by Staphylococci. Fucidin® Ointment does not work against infections caused by viruses and other bacteria, which are resistant.
Fucidin References
If you want to know more about Fucidin, consider exploring links below:
What Is Fucidin
- https://medbroadcast.com/drug/getdrug/fucidin-cream
- https://www.nps.org.au/medicine-finder/fucidin-topical-ointment
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/brand/amt,20071000168105/fucidin
- https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/fusidic-acid/
- https://patient.info/medicine/fusidic-acid-for-skin-infections-fucidin
- https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/skin-hair/a7866/fucidin-cream-and-ointment-fusidic-acid/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fusidic_acid
- https://mydr.com.au/medicines/fucidin-ointment-few-si-din/
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