Dosage;
Adults: 500mg TID (with meals).
Severe or chronic infections: combination therapy with penicillin
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fucidin | Leo Pharmaceuticals | Jos Hansen (E.A) Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Ointment | KES 554 | |
| Fucidin | Leo Pharmaceuticals | Jos Hansen (E.A) Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Cream | KES 554 | |
| Fusifen | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Cream | KES 144.90 | |
| Fusifen | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Ointment | KES 158.70 | |
| Fusigen | Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | 2% | 10gm | Ointment | KES 210.00 | |
| Futop | Cosme Pharma Ltd | Surgilinks Ltd. | 5g | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 150 | |
| Futop | Cosme Pharma Ltd | Surgilinks Ltd. | 10gm | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 275 | |
| Topidic | Pharma International | Goodman Agencies Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Ointment | KES 350 | |
| Axcel fusidic acid | kotra Pharma | Harley's Limited | 1% | 15ml | eye drops | per ml | KES 410 |
| Axcel fusidic acid | kotra Pharma | Harley's Limited | 2% | 5g | Cream | KES 245.00 | |
| Axcel fusidic acid | kotra Pharma | Harley's Limited | 2% | 15gm | Cream | KES 395.00 | |
| Fucidin | Adcock ingram E.A. | Prodigy Healthcare | 2% | 15gm | Cream | KES 554 | |
| Fucidin | Adcock ingram E.A. | Prodigy Healthcare | 2% | 15gm | Ointment | KES 554 |
| Mode Of Action | inhibition of protein synthesis by inhibiting a factor necessary for translocation of peptide sub-units and elongation of peptide chain. |
|---|---|
| Drug Indication | Penicillin-resistant staph infections like osteomyelitis and endocarditis (to be combined with another appropriate antibiotic). |
| Precautions | Hepatic or biliary disorders |
| Contra-Indications | Hypersensitivity reactions to fusidate, pregnancy, liver function impairment. |
| Side Effects | Hepatotoxicity, thrombophlebitis, jaundice, GI disturbances. |
| Dosage | Adults: 500mg TID (with meals). Severe or chronic infections: combination therapy with penicillin. |
| Special Information | Narrow spectrum antibiotic, active against staphylococcal infections. It is preferentially concentrated in bones. |
| Pregnancy Category Description | Not known to be harmful but manufacturers recommend its use only when its potential benefit outweighs its risks |
| Drug Category | DRUGS ACTING ON INFECTIONS |
| Drug Sub-Category | Other Antibiotics |
| Brand Name | Manufacturer Name | Distributor | Drug Strength | Packaging | Formulation | Formulation Strength | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fucidin | Leo Pharmaceuticals | Jos Hansen (E.A) Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Ointment | KES 554 | |
| Fucidin | Leo Pharmaceuticals | Jos Hansen (E.A) Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Cream | KES 554 | |
| Fusifen | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Cream | KES 144.90 | |
| Fusifen | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Ointment | KES 158.70 | |
| Fusigen | Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Beta Healthcare International Ltd | 2% | 10gm | Ointment | KES 210.00 | |
| Futop | Cosme Pharma Ltd | Surgilinks Ltd. | 5g | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 150 | |
| Futop | Cosme Pharma Ltd | Surgilinks Ltd. | 10gm | Suspension | per 5ML | KES 275 | |
| Topidic | Pharma International | Goodman Agencies Ltd | 2% | 15gm | Ointment | KES 350 | |
| Axcel fusidic acid | kotra Pharma | Harley's Limited | 1% | 15ml | eye drops | per ml | KES 410 |
| Axcel fusidic acid | kotra Pharma | Harley's Limited | 2% | 5g | Cream | KES 245.00 | |
| Axcel fusidic acid | kotra Pharma | Harley's Limited | 2% | 15gm | Cream | KES 395.00 | |
| Fucidin | Adcock ingram E.A. | Prodigy Healthcare | 2% | 15gm | Cream | KES 554 | |
| Fucidin | Adcock ingram E.A. | Prodigy Healthcare | 2% | 15gm | Ointment | KES 554 |