Arfus Ointment

Fusidic Acid
2%
Arya Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd.
Pack size 1
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
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.

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