Fusidic acid and Betamethasone
Brands Names: Fucibet, Fucicort, Fuciderm, Fudic-B, Fusigal, Fusiwell, Futaderm, Futop-B
- Form of administration: Cream
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Why is the drug here:
A basic combination of antibiotics that covers skin bacteria and steroids.
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Purpose of treatment:
For the treatment of dermatitis caused by a combination of local inflamation and bacterial infection.
- Ingredients: A combination of antibiotics called fusidic acid and a steroid called betamethasone.
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How to use:
Apply to the affected area 3 times a day, usually for a limited number of days. Do not apply to the facial area.
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Benefits:
The advantage of this cream is the fact that it is a combination that contains antibiotics that nicely cover skin bacteria. The relative disadvantage is that it is a potent steroid and therefore the use is limited to short courses of 3-5 days and should not be applied to the facial area..
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Side Effects:
The main side effects are related to the fact that this cream has a relatively potent steroid and therefore – should not be applied to the facial skin and should not be treated beyond 3-5 days in a row.
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Another word from the doctor:
As with any topical steroid treatment I recommend consulting your doctor if there is room to consider continuing to apply beyond the specified range of days.