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Active ingredients
Fuzidovaya acid
Release form
Ointment
Composition
Sodium fusidate 20 mg. Auxiliary substances: lanolin - 46 mg, cetyl alcohol - 4 mg, liquid paraffin - 140 mg, white soft paraffin - 790 mg.
Indications
- skin infections caused by bacteria susceptible to fusidic acid.
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to the drug.
Dosage and administration
Cream and ointment is applied externally. In adults and children from birth to 18 years old, cream or ointment is applied to the affected skin with a thin layer 3-4 times / day. When using gauze dressings, the frequency of application can be reduced to 1-2 times / day. Duration treatment depends on the form and severity of the disease and averages 7-14 days.
Side effects
Side effects are very rare and can be expected in approximately 5% of patients. Determination of the frequency of adverse reactions: very often (> 1/10), often (> 1/100 and <1/10), infrequently (> 1/1000 and <1 / 100), rarely (> 1/10 000 and <1/1000), very rarely (<1/10 000). Dermatological reactions: rarely - rash (erythematous, maculopapular, pustular), skin irritation, including pain, burning sensation , tingling sensation, itching, dry skin, contact dermatitis; rarely - eczema, periorbital edema, erythema. Allergic reactions: rarely - urticaria, angioedema, eczema. On the part of the organ of vision: rarely - conjunctival irritation. The patient should inform the doctor about any specified or not mentioned above side effects.