Fucicort Cream

Betamethasone 0.1% + Fusidic Acid 2% Topical
"1mg, 20mg/g"
Leo Pharmaceutical Co.
Pack size 30g Collapsible Tube
Dispensing mode POM
Source DENMARK
AgentPHARMATRADE
Retail Price 41.00 AED

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Indications

Fucicort Cream is used for: Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lichen simplex, Prurigo nodularis, Sunburns

Adult Dose

Adult: Topical As cream: Apply twice daily. Usual duration: Up to 2 wk/course.

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Skin lesions of viral, fungal or bacterial origin, acne rosacea and perioral dermatitis.

Precautions

Avoid prolonged continuous treatment especially in infants and children. Extended treatment may increase the risk of contact sensitisation and development of antibiotic resistance. Not to be used for >7 days if there is no clinical improvement. Increased risk of glaucoma if preparation enters the eye(s). Pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Betamethasone 0.1% + Fusidic Acid 2% Topical : Prolonged intensive treatment may cause local atrophic changes in the skin e.g. striae, thining and dilatation of superficial blood vessels. Dryness, itching, irritation, hypopigmentation, burning sensation at the site of application or miliaria.

Mechanism of Action

Betamethasone valerate is a topical corticosteroid that is effective in inflammatory dermatoses. Topical fusidic acid is effective against Staphyloccus aureus, Streptococci, Corynebacteria, Neisseria and some Clostridia and bacteroides. Antibacterial activity of fusidic acid is not reduced when used with betamethasone.

Note

Fucicort "1mg, 20mg/g" Cream manufactured by Leo Pharmaceutical Co.. Its generic name is Betamethasone 0.1% + Fusidic Acid 2% Topical. Fucicort is availble in United Arab Emirates. Farmaco UAE drug index information on Fucicort Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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