Fusiderm

Composition

Sodium Fusidate 2 %

Indication

Penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infection including osteomyelitis; staphylococcal endocarditis in combination with other antibacterials. Cellulitis, a rapidly spreading deeply seated inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, requires systemic anti bacterial treatment. It often involves staphylococcal infection. Lower leg infections or infections spreading around wounds are almost always cellulites. Erysipelas, a superficial infection with clearly defined edges (and often affecting the face), is also treated with a systemic antibacterial. In the community Acute impetigo on small area of the skin may be treated by short-term application of sodium fusidate.

Dosage

Apply 3-4 times daily.