Fuzidin Gel

Fuzidin Gel: an effective remedy for combating infectious skin diseases

Fusidin gel is a dosage form containing the active substance - fusidic acid. This drug belongs to a group of antibiotics of different classes and is widely used to treat infectious diseases of the skin and soft tissues.

The manufacturer of Fuzidin gel is the company Nizhpharm from Russia. The international name of this drug is fusidic acid. There are also several synonyms used to refer to this drug, including fusidic acid, fusidin sodium, fucidin and fucithalmic.

Fusidine gel has the form of a gel with an active substance content of 2%. It is intended for external use and is effective for infectious diseases of the skin and soft tissues such as impetigo, carbuncles, boils, infected wounds, hidradenitis, folliculitis, paronychia, sycosis, erythrasma and acne. In addition, Fuzidin gel can be used to treat bacterial eye infections such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, stye, keratitis, dacryocystitis, as well as infections associated with the removal of foreign bodies from the conjunctiva and cornea.

The drug is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components. Possible side effects when used externally include allergic reactions. When the gel is instilled into the eyes, a short-term burning sensation may occur. If the drug is taken orally, side effects such as belching, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. To reduce the possibility of side effects, it is recommended to take Fuzidin gel with food or milk.

There is no information on the interaction of Fuzidin gel with other drugs. There is also no evidence of an overdose of this drug.

Particular attention should be paid to careful application of the gel around the eyes, since sodium fusidate, which is part of the drug, can cause irritation of the conjunctiva.

Fuzidin gel is an effective remedy for the treatment of infectious diseases of the skin and soft tissues. It has an antibacterial effect and can be used both externally and, in some cases, internally. However, before using this medication, it is recommended that you consult your doctor or pharmacist for detailed instructions for use and dosage.

Literature:

1. Register of Medicines 2002.
2. M. D. Mashkovsky "Medicines", ed. 14.