| Drug Name: | Fucidin |
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| Drug Class: | Topical Antibiotic |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to bacterial ribosomes |
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| Use: | - Treatment of skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria
- Impetigo
- Infected dermatitis
- Infected cuts and grazes
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| Side Effects: | - Burning
- Itching
- Irritation
- Dryness
- Redness
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to fusidic acid or any component of the formulation
- Not for use in eyes or on mucous membranes
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| Specialty: | - Dermatology
- Infectious Disease
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