Sodium Fusidate

Facid cream is used to treat conditions where the skin is infected by germs (bacteria), such as: Impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin) Infected dermatitis (inflammation of the skin) and spots Infected cuts and grazes.

Sodium Fusidate, an antibiotic derived from Fusidium coccineum, exerts powerful activity against a number of gram-positive organisms. Staphylococci, including the strains resistant to penicillin or other antibiotics, are particularly susceptible to Sodium Fusidate. The therapeutic efficacy of topically applied Sodium Fusidate is due partly to the pronounced antibacterial activity of Sodium Fusidate against the organisms responsible for skin infection and partly to the unique ability of this antibiotic to penetrate intact skin. Fusidic Acid is an anti-microbial agent that acts as an inhibitor of protein synthesis in the microorganism. It interferes with the translocation step by stabilizing the ribosome-guanosine dephosphate elongation factor G-complex. This prevents binding of aminoacyl t-RNA to the ribosome and thereafter stops transfer of additional amino acids to the growing polypeptide.

Usually, you should use this medicine three or four times each day. If you have been told to cover the skin with any dressings or bandages you may not need to use the medicine so often. A nappy on a baby may act as a dressing. Follow the advice of your doctor. This medicine is only for using on your skin or the skin of a child. Do not swallow it. Do not put it inside your body. If you accidentally apply too much cream or a small quantity of the cream is accidentally swallowed, it is unlikely to cause any harm. If you forget to use this medicine, use it as soon as you remember. Then next use this medicine at the usual time.