Fucimax250mg
Tablet
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fucimax is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Fucimax is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Fucimax is an antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further gr... View More
Uses of Fucimax
- Bacterial skin infections
Side effects of Fucimax
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Fucimax
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Fucimax works
Fucimax is an antibiotic. It works against bacteria that cause skin infections by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for survival ... View More
- Do not use Fucimax more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
- Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages if suggested by the doctor.
- Take precaution while applying the medicine around your eyes or the eyes of a child.
Indication
Acne vulgaris, Skin infections, Conjunctivitis, staphylococcal infections
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Adult Dose
Oral Susceptible infections Adult: 500 mg tid. May increase to 1 g tid in fulminating infections.
Child Dose
Oral Susceptible infections Child: <1 yr: About 15 mg/kg; 1-5 yr: 250 mg; 5-12 yr: 500 mg. Doses to be taken tid.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Fusidic acid disrupts translocation of peptide subunits and elongating the peptide chain of susceptible bacteria, thus inhibiting protein synthesis.
Precaution
Hepatic disease; monitor liver function. Neonates; pregnancy, lactation.
Side Effect
Jaundice and liver dysfunction (reversible); GI disturbances. IV: Venospasm, thrombophloebitis and haemolysis; hypocalcaemia. SC/IM: Tissue necrosis. To... View More
Interaction
Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.
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