Fucedex Cort  (Cream)

Dermal Antibacterial with Steroid

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

Mechanism of Action:
Fucedex Cort has a potent antibacterial action of fusidic acid with anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects of hydrocortisone.
Fucedex Cort is effective against staphylococcus aureus, streptococci, corynebacteria, 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.

ContraIndications:
Infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, or viral skin infection, or hypersensitivity to fusidate.

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 Fusidate:
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.

Presentation:
Carton pack contains aluminum tube of 20g, with leaflet.