Composition:

Each 100g Cream contains 2g Fusidic Acid and 1g Hydrocortisone Acetate.

Mechanism of Action:

Fucedex Cort has a potent anti-bacterial action of fucidic acid with anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic effects of hydrocortisone.

Fucedex Cort is effective against staphylococcus aureus, streptococci, corynobacteria, neisseria and clostridia.

Indications:

Fucedex Cort is indicated in eczema and dermatitis with secondary bacterial infections, including atopic eczema, primary irritant dermatitis, allergic, and seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Usage:

Apply a small quantity 3 – 4 times daily in uncovered lesions and less frequent application is adequate in covered lesions.

Side - Effects:

Rarely mild irritation, and prolonged treatment may cause local atrophic on skin.

Contra - Indications:

Infections caused by pseudomonas aeroginosa, or viral skin infection, or hypersensitivity to fucidate.

Precautions:

It should not be used near the eye, as it may cause conjunctiva irritation. Long treatment should be avoided.

It is used with caution in infants.

Resistance against Fucidate:

It is low in staphylococcus aureus. Fucedex Cort exhibits no cross resistance with other antibiotics.

Use in Pregnancy or Lactation:

It should be used with caution in pregnancy or lactation.