Drug Information
Drug Generic Name | FUSIDIC ACID |
Drug Class | ANTI-INFECTIVE DRUGS |
Chapter | Eye |
Contains 1% w/w fusidic acid anhydrous (as the hemihydrate). Indications: bacterial infections of the eye caused by susceptible organisms. Cautions: Prolonged use of an anti-infective may result in the development of super infection due to organisms, including fungi, resistant to that anti-infective. Contra-indications: hypersensitivity; Use when contact lenses are worn. Side Effects: None Known Dose: one drop is applied in the conjunctival sac every 12th hour. Treatment should be continued for two days after the eye appears normal.On the first day of the treatment, may be applied more frequently e.g. every 4th hour. Surgical prophylaxis, one drop every 12th hour 24-48 hours before operation. |
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