Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream
intended to treat superficial bacterial infections to manage skin inflammation.
Strengths: 2/0.12%
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Fucidin H; Fusiderm B
- Therapeutic class
Corticosteroid; Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Glucocorticoid; Fusidane
- Contraindications
acne rosacea; perioral dermatitis; fungal skin infections
- Precautions and warnings
avoid use on face or intertriginous areas; limit treatment duration
- Minor side effects
irritation; dryness
- Moderate side effects
telangiectasia; secondary infection
- Serious side effects
atrophy — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Cream
- Administration route
Cutaneous use
- Patient summary
intended to treat superficial bacterial infections to manage skin inflammation.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Leo Pharma
- Onset Time
3–7 days
- Duration
apply twice daily
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
none
- Age restrictions
Caution in infants.
Mechanism of action
Betamethasone acts as a potent anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, while fusidic acid inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, targeting susceptible skin pathogens.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: consult physician. Breastfeeding: caution not to apply to breast area.
Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream
intended to treat superficial bacterial infections to manage skin inflammation.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Betamethasone, Fusidic Acid
- Listed indication(s): Eczema, Infected Dermatitis