Страна: Ірландія
мова: англійська
Джерело: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
FUSIDIC ACID
B & S Healthcare
D06AX01
FUSIDIC ACID
20 Milligram
Cream
Product subject to prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Other antibiotics for topical use
Authorised
2006-08-25
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER FUCIDIN ® 20MG/G CREAM (fusidic acid) READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. • This cream has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. • If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. The name of your medicine is Fucidin 20mg/g cream, but it will be referred to as Fucidin/ Fucidin cream throughout this leaflet. IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. WHAT FUCIDIN CREAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR 2. BEFORE YOU USE FUCIDIN CREAM 3. HOW TO USE FUCIDIN CREAM 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS 5. HOW TO STORE FUCIDIN CREAM 6. FURTHER INFORMATION 1. WHAT FUCIDIN CREAM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Fucidin cream belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. The antibiotic in this product is called fusidic acid. Fucidin cream works by killing germs (bacteria) that cause infections. It is used to treat skin infections such as those caused by bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus. 2. BEFORE YOU USE FUCIDIN CREAM ✖ DO NOT USE FUCIDIN CREAM • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fusidic acid • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to any of the other ingredients in your medicine. You will find a list of these ingredients in section 6 of this leaflet. ! TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH FUCIDIN CREAM • Do not use Fucidin for a long time as the germs (bacteria) may no longer be killed by the antibiotic. • Avoid getting the cream in your eyes (e.g. accidentally from your hands) as it could damage them. ! TAKING OTHER MEDIC Прочитайте повний документ
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Fucidin 20mg/g Cream 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each gram of cream contains 20mg fusidic acid Excipients: Cetyl alcohol, potassium sorbate, butylhydroxyanisole (E320). For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Cream _Product imported from the UK:_ A white, homogeneous cream. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS In the topical treatment of infections due to micro-organisms sensitive to this anti-infective, in particular _Staphylococcus aureus._ 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Apply three to four times daily or as required. Less frequent application may be adequate for covered lesions. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Known hypersensitivity to fusidic acid/sodium fusidate or to any of the excipients. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Fucidin ® cream contains butylhydroxyanisole, potassium sorbate and cetyl alcohol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). Butylhydroxyanisole may also cause irritation to the eyes and the mucous membranes. Bacterial resistance has been reported to occur with the use of fusidic acid. As with all antibiotics, extended or recurrent use may increase the risk of developing antibiotic resistance. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION None known 4.6 FERTILITY, PREGNANCY AND LACTATION Pregnancy: For fusidic acid/sodium fusidate no clinical data on exposed pregnancies are available. Animal studies do not indicate a direct or indirect harmful effect with respect to pregnancies, embryonal/foetal development, parturition or postnatal development. Caution should be exercised when prescribing to pregnant women. IRISH MEDICINES BOARD __________________________________________________________________ Прочитайте повний документ