Fucicort

June 5, 2006

English details and instructions

Composition

Each gramme contains:

• Fusidic acid 20 mg
• Betamethasone as valerate 1 mg
• Preserved with chlorocresol

Properties

Fucicort combines the potent topical antibacterial action of fusidic acid with the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects of betamethasone.

Betamethasone valerate is a topical steroid with rapid effect in inflammatory dermatoses.

Even refractory conditions can often be treated succesfully.

When applied topically, fusidic acid is effective against Staphylococci, streptococci, Corynebacteria, Neisseria and certain Clostridia and Bacteroides.

The antibacterial activity of fusidic acid is not diminished in the presence of betamethasone.

Indications

Fucicort is indicated in inflammatory dermatoses where bacterial infection is present or likely to occur.

Inflammatory dermatoses include atopic eczema, discoid eczema, stasis eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, lichen simples chronicus, psoriasis, discoid lupus erythematosus.

Dosage

• Uncovered lesions: 2-3 daily applications.
• Covered lesions: Less frequent application may be adequate.

Contra-indications

Topical corticosteroides are contra-indicated in viral, tuberculous and fungal skin infections, perioral dermatitis, acne rosacea and ulcerative condition.

Hypersensitivity to any component.

Precautions

Long-term continuous therapy should be avoided, particularly in the face, on flexures, and intertrigenous areas, and in infants and children.

Topical steroids should not be used extensively in pregnancy - fetal abnormalities have been seen in animals due to systemic absorption.

Adverse reactions

Hypersensitivity has rarely been encountered.

As with other topical corticosteroids, prolonged and intensive treatment may cause local atrophic changes of the skin, such as striae, thinning and dilatation of the superficial blood vessels, particularly when occlusive dressing is used or when skin folds are involved.

Systemic absorption, sufficient to produce hypercorticism/adrenal suppression, can occur with prolonged or extensive use, especially when used under occlusion/napkin.

Infants and children are particularly at risk.

Caution should be exercised if a topical steroid is used near the eye. Glaucoma might be the result if the preparation enters the eye.

THIS IS A MEDICAMENT

• Medicament is a product, but not like others products.
• Medicament is a product which affects your health, and its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you.
• Follow strictly the Doctor?s prescription, the method of use and the instructions of the Pharmacist who sold you the medicament. The Doctor and Pharmacist are experts in medicaments, their benefits and their risks.
• Do not by yourself interrupt the period of treatment prescribed for you.
• Do not repeat the same medicament and do not increase doses without consulting your Doctor.

Do not leave medicament within reach of children

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