White to colorless ointment.
Each gram contains Sodium fusidate (BP) 20mg (potency).
Sodium fusidate, an antibiotic derived from Fusidium coccineum, exerts powerful antibacterial activity against a number of gram-positive organisms. Staphylococci, including the strains resistant to penicillin or to other antibiotics, are particularly susceptible to sodium fusidate. The therapeutic efficacy of topically applied Forsuderm ointment is due partly to its pronounced antibacterial activity against the organisms responsible for skin infections, and partly to its ability to penetrate intact skin.
Antibacterial activity: Staphylococci, Streptococci, Corynebacteria, Clostridia spp.
Application: Effective - pyoderma (impetigo, infective eczematic dermatitis, folliculitis, furuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, impetiginous eczema), burn, trauma.
Possibly effective - acne (acne vulgaris), suture wound, secondary infections after skin grafting.
For adults and children - Clean affected area and apply directly to the wound for several times a day or cover the region with a gauze dressing. Application to thick layer should be avoided and duration of application is limited by usually 1 week.
Do not administer to the following patients: Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to fusidic acid or its salt.
Patients with infection of non-susceptible organism (especially Pseudomonas aeruginosa).
Apply to skin only for necessary period because bacterial resistance by this drug may occur.
There is some possibility that sensitization by this drug may occur. If these symptoms such as itching, rash, swelling, comedo or vesiculosa, etc. occur, discontinue the medication.
Because this drug has high penetration property, do not apply for long periods or to broad region of skin.
Appearance of bacterial resistance by topical use may affect to systemic use of this antibiotic. But in general, this resistant bacteria may be susceptible to this drug again in a short time.
Because of the potential to induce bacterial resistance, and thereby compromise the efficacy of systemically administered fusidic acid, the use of topical fusidic acid should be avoided in closed settings e.g. hospitals.
Use in Children: Since premature infant and neonate have premature liver function, long term and wide application may result in hepatic disorder.
Use in pregnant women: There are reports to suggest that when given systemically, the drug can penetrate the placental barrier. The use of topical application in pregnancy requires that potential benefits should be outweighed against the possible hazards to the fetus.
Use in lactating mothers: Use in lactating mothers with breast-infection may result in absorption to infants.
Safety in nursing mothers has not been established. When this drug has been given systemically, levels has been detected in breast milk but with topical use the possible amount of drug present is unlikely to affect the infant.
Occasionally hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rashes, weak pain and irritation may occur. If these symptoms occur, discontinue the medication.
Direction for use: 1) Do not use in the eye.
2) Application to eye or eyelid is not recommended.
Store in tight containers below 30°C.
D06AX01 - fusidic acid ; Belongs to the class of other topical antibiotics used in the treatment of dermatological diseases.
Forsuderm oint 20 mg/g
5 g x 1's
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