Composition
Each gram of the cream contains Fusidic acid 20 mg, in neutral cream base.
Each gram of ointment contains Sodium fusidate 20 mg, in neutral ointment base.
Properties
The active principles of Futasole cream and ointment are fusidic acid and its salt sodium fusidate respectively. Fusidic acid is a powerful antibiotic derived from certain strains of Fusidium coccineum, and chemically related to cephalosporin P. It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
Futasole is active against a number of Gram-positive organisms. Staphylococci, including the strains resistant to penicillin or other antibiotics, are particularly susceptible to Futasole.
Indications
Futasole cream and ointment are indicated for treatment of the following skin infections caused by susceptible organisms:
Impetigo, folliculitis, boils, carbuncles, hidradenitis, paronychia, erythrasma, sycosis barbae, and infected wounds.
Futasole cream is also effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Application
Futasole cream and ointment are applied to the affected area 3 – 4 times daily, gen erally for a period of 7 days.
NOTES
Adequate hygienic measures should be taken whenever treating a skin infection.
For acne, the duration of treatment may be extended for more than 7 days according to the nature of this disease.
Futasole ointment can be used with orwithout covering dressing.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity reactions to any of its components.
Side Effects
Usually well-tolerated. Rarely, local hypersensitivity reactions may occur.
Precautions
Generally, it is advisable Io limit lhe use of topically applied antibiotics to conditions in which systemic antibiotics are not to be used.
Contact with the eye should be avoided, as this preparation may cause irritation if it gets into the eye.
As with other topical antibiotics, it should be avoided on leg ulcers unless used in short courses for defined infections; treatment of bacterial colonisation is generally inappropriate.
Packaging
cr, ot: 15 g.