Fusiderm Ointment is a topical medication containing a powerful and effective antibiotic used to treat various types of bacterial skin infections. Fusiderm Ointment works directly on the site of infection, helping to eliminate the bacteria causing the infection and preventing its spread. This ointment is a valuable treatment option for many common skin conditions caused by bacteria sensitive to fusidic acid.
The active ingredients in Fusiderm Ointment
Fusiderm Ointment contains one active ingredient with a powerful antibiotic effect:
Fusidic acid: An antibiotic belonging to the fusidic acid group. Fusidic acid is characterized by its ability to penetrate the layers of the skin and reach the site of the bacterial infection. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, a process essential for bacterial growth and reproduction. This inhibition effectively stops the growth of bacteria or kills them. Fusiderm acid is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive bacteria, especially Staphylococcus aureus, which is one of the most common causes of bacterial skin infections. It is also effective against some Gram-negative bacteria.
Available Concentrations
Fusiderm ointment is typically available in a standard, effective concentration of 2% fusidic acid (i.e., 20 mg of fusidic acid per gram of ointment). This concentration is considered optimal for achieving a strong topical antibiotic effect against bacterial skin infections.
Indications for Use of Fusiderm Ointment
Fusiderm ointment is used to treat a variety of bacterial skin infections, including:
Impetigo: A common superficial bacterial skin infection, especially among children, characterized by blisters and yellow crusts.
Folliculitis: An inflammation of the hair follicles, characterized by small red bumps or pus-filled blisters around the hair follicles.
Boils and Carbuncles: Deeper skin infections that usually begin in the hair follicles and are characterized by pus collection and pain.
Paronychia: Inflammation of the skin folds surrounding the nails.
Secondary infected dermatitis: Skin already inflamed due to conditions such as eczema or atopic dermatitis becomes infected with bacteria.
Infected wounds or scrapes: Fusiderm ointment can be used to prevent or treat bacterial infections in minor wounds and scrapes.
Drug interactions for Fusiderm ointment
Because Fusiderm ointment is applied topically, absorption of fusidic acid into the body is usually minimal. Therefore, significant drug interactions with oral or injected medications are unlikely. However, patients should inform their doctor or pharmacist if they are using any other topical skin medications in the same area to avoid any potential local interactions.