FUCARE

BIOCARE
Identification
- Active ingredient (INN)
- ACIDE FUSIDIQUE
- Internal code
- 13 N 179
- Country of Origin
- Algeria
- Pharmaceutical form
- Film-coated Tablet
- Prescription List
- Highly Regulated (List I)
- Packaging
- b/10

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Description
An antibiotic isolated from the fermentation broth of Fusidium coccineum. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) It acts by inhibiting translocation during protein synthesis.
It is often used topically in creams and eyedrops but is available in systemic formulations including tablets and injections.
Indications
For the treatment of bacterial infections.
Pharmacodynamics
Fusidic acid is a bacteriostatic antibiotic and helps prevent bacterial growth while the immune system clears the infection.
Absorption
Sodium fusidic acid tablets have a 91% oral bioavailability.
Absorption of the film-coated tablets is complete when compared to a solution, however oral absorption is variable.
Oral fusidic acid hemihydrate (suspension) achieved a 22.5% bioavailability in pediatric patients following a 20 milligram/kilogram dose.
Metabolism
Metabolites include dicarboxylic ester/acid, 3-keto fusidic acid, hydroxy fusidic acid, glucuronide fusidic acid and a glycol metabolite.
Hover over products below to view reaction partners Fusidic acid Malonic acid 3-keto fusidic acid Dicarboxylic ester Glucuronide fusidic acid Hydroxy fusidic acid.
Half-life
Approximately 5-6 hours in adults.
Adverse Effects
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Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use more than one acne product at a time.
Dosage & Administration
After area is wet with
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Proceed to rinse step.