What is Fucidin sodium fusidate used for?

What is Fucidin sodium fusidate used for?

This medication is used to treat skin infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of certain bacteria.

Is Fucidin same as mupirocin?

Sodium fusidate ointment (98%) was significantly better (p less than 0.05) than mupirocin (82%) in patients with other superficial infections. Both ointments were equally effective in cases where Gram-positive, Gram-negative or mixed Gram-positive/Gram-negative bacteria were isolated.

Is fusidic acid cream and sodium fusidate same?

Sodium fusidate is a salt of a medicine called fusidic acid. You may find either of these names being given as the ingredient of Fucidin®, depending upon whether you are prescribed tablets or liquid medicine. Fusidic acid is also an ingredient of a skin cream and a skin ointment.

What cream is similar to Fucidin?

Fucibet cream is another Fucidin cream alternative, containing fusidic acid and betamethasone. Fucibet is an effective and fast-acting prescription-only medicine, used where the inflammation is moderate alongside the infection.

How do you use sodium fusidate cream?

Directions for Use Take a pea-sized amount onto your finger and apply it directly onto the affected area and gently massage it in. Do not use SODIUM FUSIDATE on dressing, band-aids and make-up unless told by the doctor. If SODIUM FUSIDATE comes in contact with eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with water immediately.

Where do you apply fucidin ointment?

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.

Is T BACT and mupirocin same?

A: T Bact ointment contains mupirocin as its active ingredient. It is an antibiotic medicine used topically for the treatment of bacterial infection of skin.

Which is better mupirocin or fucidin?

In this study, both antibiotics were effective agents in resolving the signs and symptoms of primary and secondary skin infections and in effect- ing bacteriologic cures. The degree of effectiveness, however, seems to favor mupirocin over fusidic acid when comparing patients treated for impetigo.

Can I use fucidin on open wounds?

Unless your doctor has told you to, you must not use Fucidin H cream on open wounds or sensitive areas such as the nostrils, ears, lips or genitals. Unless your doctor has told you to, you must not use Fucidin H cream on thin skin, skin ulcers, broken veins or acne. Adrenal suppression may occur.