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Fusidic acid

Generic Name
Fusidic acid
Brand Names
Fucibet, Fucidin, Fucithalmic
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C31H48O6
CAS Number
6990-06-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
59XE10C19C

Overview

An antibiotic isolated from the fermentation broth of Fusidium coccineum. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) It acts by inhibiting translocation during protein synthesis. It is often used topically in creams and eyedrops but is available in systemic formulations including tablets and injections.

Background

An antibiotic isolated from the fermentation broth of Fusidium coccineum. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) It acts by inhibiting translocation during protein synthesis. It is often used topically in creams and eyedrops but is available in systemic formulations including tablets and injections.

Indication

For the treatment of bacterial infections.

Associated Conditions

  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis
  • Eye and eyelid infections
  • Fungal skin infection
  • Skin Infections caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum infection
  • Skin Infections caused by Staphylococcus Aureus
  • Skin Infections caused by Streptococcus Infection
  • Stye
  • Bacterial skin infections
  • Cutaneous dermatophyte infection
  • Eczematous rash
  • Mild Atopic dermatitis
  • Mild Dermatitis caused by Staphylococcus aureusis
  • Moderate Atopic dermatitis
  • Moderate Dermatitis caused by Staphylococcus aureusis
  • Ocular bacterial infections
  • Susceptible Bacterial Infections

FDA Approved Products

No FDA products found for this drug

Singapore Approved Products

FUCIDIN H CREAM
Manufacturer:LEO Laboratories Limited
Form:CREAM
Strength:20 mg/g
Online:Yes
Approved: 1999/03/24
Approval:SIN10834P
FOBAN CREAM 2% w/w
Manufacturer:HOE PHARMACEUTICALS SDN BHD
Form:CREAM
Strength:2% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 1999/07/20
Approval:SIN11036P
DISUF OINTMENT 2% W/W
Manufacturer:Hovid Bhd.
Form:OINTMENT
Strength:2.04% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 2011/11/22
Approval:SIN14054P
FORSUDERM OINTMENT 20 mg/g
Manufacturer:PHARMGEN SCIENCE INC.
Form:OINTMENT
Strength:20 mg/g
Online:Yes
Approved: 1999/01/25
Approval:SIN10706P
DUZEN CREAM 2% w/w
Manufacturer:PRIME PHARMACEUTICAL SDN BHD
Form:CREAM
Strength:2% w/w
Online:Yes
Approved: 2004/10/04
Approval:SIN12595P

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