Fucidin Leo Ointment 2%

Fucidin Leo Ointment 2% Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Trade Name Fucidin Leo Ointment 2%
Generic Sodium Fusidate (Topical)
Weight 2%
Type Ointment
Therapeutic Class Topical Antibiotic preparations
Manufacturer Leo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am
Fucidin Leo Ointment 2%
Fucidin Leo Ointment 2%

Uses

Sodium 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, varicose ulcers, skin grafts, hidradenitis, infected wounds, sycosis barbae, paronychia, folliculitis, carbuncles and erythrasma.

Dosage

Fucidin Leo Ointment 2% dosage

Sodium Fusidate Ointment or cream is applied to the affected areas 2 to 3 times daily, generally for a period of 7 days. It can be used with or without a covering dressing. Caution should be observed when applying Sodium Fusidate Ointment near the eye region as this preparation may cause irritation if it gets into the eye. No special dosage modifications or special precautions are required for children.

Side Effects

Sodium Fusidate Ointment is remarkably well tolerated, and there is an extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reactions.

Precaution

Caution should be observed when applying Sodium Fusidate ointment in the eye region as this preparation may cause irritation upon contact with the eye.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Data no found

Contraindication

Known hypersensitivity to Sodium Fusidate, severe hepatic failure.

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