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Indications & Uses
Pharmacology
Sodium Fusidate is the sodium salt of fusidic acid, an antibiotic obtained from the fungus Fusidium coccineum. It works by inhibiting protein synthesis, preventing translocation on the ribosome. After oral or parenteral administration, it reaches concentrations sufficient for bactericidal activity against Staphylococci in pus, exudate, soft tissue, bone tissue, synovial fluid, aqueous humour, vitreous body, burn crusts, intracranial abscess, sputum and serum.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For staphylococcal skin infections, adults and children aged 12 years and above take 250 mg 2 times a day for 5 to 10 days. For penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections such as osteomyelitis, pneumonia, septicemia, wound infections, endocarditis and superinfected cystic fibrosis, adults and children aged 12 years and above take 500 mg 3 times a day. For severe infections the dose can be increased to 1 gram 3 times a day. With the oral suspension, children aged 1 to 11 months take 15 mg/kg 3 times a day, children aged 1 to 4 years take 250 mg 3 times a day, children aged 5 to 11 years take 500 mg 3 times a day, children aged 12 to 17 years take 750 mg 3 times a day, and adults take 750 mg 3 times a day. No dosage adjustment is necessary in the elderly. Since Sodium Fusidate is excreted in the bile, no dosage modification is needed in patients with renal impairment. No dosage adjustment is required in patients undergoing haemodialysis, as the drug is not significantly dialysed.
Side Effects
The most commonly reported side effects of Fucimax are dose-related gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion (dyspepsia) and nausea. Various skin reactions, reversible jaundice, blood disorders and generalised hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions have also been reported. Rarely, the following may occur: low white blood cell count (leukopenia), low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), anaemia, loss of appetite, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, reduced bile flow (cholestasis), hives (urticaria), itching, rash and muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Sodium Fusidate (Fucimax) must not be given together with statins. Rhabdomyolysis, including some fatal cases, has been reported in patients taking Sodium Fusidate. Where systemic Sodium Fusidate is considered essential, statin treatment should be stopped for the whole course of therapy. Patients should be advised to seek medical advice immediately if they notice any muscle weakness, pain or tenderness. Statin therapy may be restarted seven days after the last dose of Sodium Fusidate.
Contraindications
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. It should also not be taken by people with rare inherited conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Category C. In reproduction studies, mating frequency and fertility were normal, and offspring showed no abnormal changes. As a precaution, systemic Sodium Fusidate is best avoided during pregnancy.
Lactation: Safety during lactation has not been established. Sodium Fusidate is known to cross the placental barrier and can be detected in human breast milk. Mothers who wish to breastfeed should therefore use it with caution.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store Sodium Fusidate away from light and away from damp or wet places. Keep it out of reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Fusidate 2%
What is Fusidate 2% Ointment?
Fusidate 2% Ointment is a medicine that contains Sodium Fusidate. It is made by Aristopharma Limited. It belongs to the Other antibacterial preparation group of medicines.
What is Fusidate used for?
Fusidate is used for: Pneumonia, Sepsis.
What are the side effects of Fusidate?
The most commonly reported side effects of Fucimax are dose-related gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, indigestion (dyspepsia) and nausea. Various skin reactions, reversible jaundice, blood disorders and generalised hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions have also been reported.
Can I take Fusidate during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy Category C. In reproduction studies, mating frequency and fertility were normal, and offspring showed no abnormal changes. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Fusidate?
Store Sodium Fusidate away from light and away from damp or wet places. Keep it out of reach of children.
Can I take other medicines with Fusidate?
Some medicines can interact with Sodium Fusidate, for example: Cyclosporine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Fusidate?
Fusidate is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.