Name | Fusidic Acid + Hydrocortisone Acetate |
Classes |
Antiinfective Agent Dermatological/Topical Agent Topical Antiinfective Agent |
Diseases |
Crusting Itching Redness Skin Disorder Sore |
English
Fusidic Acid + Hydrocortisone Acetate
Hydrocortisone + Fusidic Acid is a combination medication typically used as a topical cream. Betamethasone is an glucocorticoid which reduces inflammation when applied topically and fusidic acid is an antibiotic.
Hydrocortisone + Fusidic Acid is indicated in eczema and dermatitis with secondary bacterial infections, including atopic eczema, primary irritant dermatitis and allergic and seborrhoeic dermatitis where the organisms responsible are known to be or believed to be sensitive to fusidic acid.
- eczema- atopic, primary irritant & allergic
- dermatitis- allergic dermatits, seborrhoeic dermatits
Adults and Children:
- Should be spread such that a uniform thin film is made covering the whole area.
- A modest amount should be administered twice day to the afflicted area for exposed lesions until a sufficient response is obtained. A single therapy course should generally last no more than two weeks.
- Less frequent treatments may be sufficient for covered lesions.
The following side effects may appear with the use of hydrocortisone+ fusidic acid
- Contact dermatits
- Eczema
- erythema
- dry skin
- itching
- rash
- skin burning sensation
- Continuous topical Hydrocortisone+ fusidic acid medication for a long time should be avoided. A treatment plan should not last more than two weeks.
- During treatment with Hydrocortisone+ fusidic acid, the possibility of systemic absorption of Hydrocortisone valerate should always be recognized.
- When topical corticosteroids (such as Hydrocortisone) are applied beneath occlusive dressings, over large areas, or on the face, scalp, axillae, and scrotum, enough absorption can occur, resulting in adrenal suppression and other systemic consequences. If HPA axis suppression is observed, the medicine should be discontinued, the frequency of application reduced, or a less potent steroid substituted.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in-
- Patients who are hypersensitive to fusidic acid/sodium fusidate, hydrocortisone or to any ingredient in the formulation or component of the container.
- Patients hypersensitive to-
There's no known contraindications of the medication in term of food and drinks.
Systemic fungal infections, Primary skin infections caused by fungi, virus or bacteria, Skin eruptions associated with tuberculosis or syphilis, Perioral dermatitis and rosacea, Eruptions following vaccinations.