Facid cream is the preparation of fusidic acid. Facid ointment is the preparation of sodium fusidate. Fusidic acid and its salts are narrow-spectrum antibiotics with powerful antibacterial activity against a number of Gram-positive organisms. Staphylococci, including the strains resistant to penicillin or other antibiotics and are particularly susceptible to fusidic acid. Besides, pronounced antibacterial activity against the majority of organisms responsible for skin infections, fusidic acid also possesses unique ability for penetration to the focus of infections, even when applied to the intact skin.
 

Facid is indicated for the treatment of skin infections caused by staphylococci, streptococci, Propionibacterium acnes, Corynebacterium minutissimium and other fusidic acid-sensitive organisms. Most important indications are:

Impetigo
Boils
Carbuncles
Infected wounds
Paronychia
Sycosis barbae
Hidradenitis
Erythrasma
Folliculitis
Acne

Facid cream and ointment are non-staining preparation which are cosmetically for the treatment of face and scalp infections.

Small amount to be applied to the affected area 2-3 times daily, generally for a period of 7 days. In case of acne, therapy should be extended for a longer period.
 

Facid cream and ointment are remarkably well tolerated and there is an extremely low frequency of hypersensitivity reactions.

Store in a cool (below 30°C) and dry place, away from light. Keep out of reach of children.
 

Facid cream: Tube containing 15 gm cream. Each gm cream contains fusidic acid BP 20 mg.
Facid ointment: Tube containing 15 gm ointment. Each gm contains sodium fusidate BP 20 mg. 



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GAZIPUR, BANGLADESH
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