Arfus Ointment
Fusidic Acid
2%
Arya Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd.
| Pack size | 1 |
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| Retail Price | 87.00 NPR |
Indications
Arfus Ointment is used for:
Acne vulgaris, Skin infections, Conjunctivitis, staphylococcal infections
Adult Dose
Oral
Susceptible infections
Adult: 500 mg tid. May increase to 1 g tid in fulminating infections.
Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis
Adult: As 1% eye drops: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye every 12 hr for 7 days.
Child Dose
Oral
Susceptible infections
Child: <1 yr: About 15 mg/kg;
1-5 yr: 250 mg;
5-12 yr: 500 mg.
Doses to be taken tid.
Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis
Child: >2 yr: As 1% eye drops: Instill 1 drop into the affected eye every 12 hr for 7 days.
Renal Dose
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Hepatic disease; monitor liver function. Neonates; pregnancy, lactation.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Synergistic action with antistaphylococcal penicillin. Antagonism with ciprofloxacin.
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Fusidic Acid :
Jaundice and liver dysfunction (reversible); GI disturbances. IV: Venospasm, thrombophloebitis and haemolysis; hypocalcaemia. SC/IM: Tissue necrosis. Topical: Rashes and irritation.
Mechanism of Action
Fusidic acid disrupts translocation of peptide subunits and elongating the peptide chain of susceptible bacteria, thus inhibiting protein synthesis.
Note
Arfus 2% Ointment manufactured by Arya Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Fusidic Acid. Arfus is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Arfus Ointment is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.