Ointment "Futsidin" is intended exclusively for external use and is an antibiotic of a polycyclic structure. Its main components are fusidic acid hemihydrate and hydrocortisone acetate. Excipients - methyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, potassium sorbate, soft white paraffin, butylhydroxyanisole, glycerol, polysorbate, hydrochloric acid, purified water.
Ointment "Futsidin" has both anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effect, as well as antibacterial effect. With the correct use of this product, its systemic absorption is very low, and only about 2% of the active substance enters the skin. Hydrocortisone is excreted in the urine, and fusidic acid along with bile.
Indications for use
"Fucidin G" - the instruction indicates that this drug is intended for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, which has infectious complications, and they are sensitive to fusidic acid.
Ointment "Futsidin" - contraindications
The use of this ointment is not prescribed in the presence of hypersensitivity to fusidic acid and hydrocortisone acetate, as well as to other components of the specified drug.
Also, the ointment is not used in these cases:
- in the presence of primary infections of the skin that are caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses, such as chicken pox or herpes;
- with symptoms of syphilis and tuberculosis expressed on the skin;
- if there is perioral dermatitis and rosacea ;
- children under the age of two years.
When conducting studies on pregnant animals that used corticosteroids, an abnormal development of the fetus appeared, their effect on the human body was not investigated. During preclinical testing, the teratogenic and embryotoxic effects of fusidic acid were not established.
Thus, during pregnancy, Fucidin ointment can be used, but only in small quantities and not for long, since it contains hydrocortisone. The specified ointment is also allowed for use during breastfeeding, only if it is used near the nipple, then this zone must be thoroughly wiped before feeding. The drug practically does not enter the bloodstream.
"Futsidin" ointment - instructions for use
For children after 2 years of age, as well as adults, the ointment is applied with a thin layer only on the affected areas of the skin up to 3 times throughout the day. The entire treatment period using this drug is two weeks.
Possible side effects of the drug
In rare cases, systemic allergic reactions may occur. Also, skin irritations, a burning sensation and tingling sensations at the site of application of the ointment can sometimes occur. Perhaps the appearance of a rash, allergic contact dermatitis, skin depigmentation.
The action of a glucocorticosteroid can cause the appearance of perioral dermatitis, skin atrophy, stria and telangiectasia, folliculitis, hypertrichosis and inhibition of the adrenal cortex.
Cases of overdose when using this ointment are unlikely.
Futsidin ointment must not be allowed to enter the mucous membranes and open wounds. In case of ointment in the eyes, the development of glaucoma may begin.
Also, do not allow long-term use of this drug, since the adrenal function is inhibited, and atrophic changes on the face or on any other parts of the body can begin.
Fusidic acid, which is part of the ointment, is an antibiotic, and therefore, with prolonged use of this drug, the risk of developing antibiotic resistance significantly increases.
The influence of ointment "Futsidin" on the speed of the psychomotor reactions of the body is currently not detected.
Store this ointment at a temperature that does not exceed 25 ° C, the storage period is not more than 3 years.
Ointment "Futsidin" is available only on prescription.