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Indications of Facid 250 mg

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms especially Staph eg, osteomyelitis, septicaemia, endocarditis, superinfected cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, skin & soft tissue infections, surgical & traumatic wound infections.

Theropeutic Class

Other antibiotic

Pharmacology

Fusidic acid inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by interfering with amino acid transfer from aminoacyl-tRNA to protein on the ribosomes.

Dosage & Administration of Facid 250 mg

Adult: 250-500 mg every 8 hourlySkin & soft tissue infection: 250 mg twice daily.

Interaction of Facid 250 mg

Drugs metabolized by CYP450 isoenzymes.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Side Effects of Facid 250 mg

GI disturbances eg, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, anorexia; jaundice & change of liver function.

Pregnancy & Lactation

No data found

Precautions & Warnings

Hepatic impairment, biliary obstruction or disease. Monitor hepatic function periodically in patients on high or prolonged oral doses. Avoid during 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Lactation. Premature, jaundiced, acidotic or seriously ill neonates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Facid 250 mg used for?

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible organisms especially Staph eg, osteomyelitis, septicaemia, endocarditis, superinfected cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, skin & soft tissue infections, surgical & traumatic wound infections.

What is the dosage of Facid 250 mg?

Adult: 250-500 mg every 8 hourlySkin & soft tissue infection: 250 mg twice daily.

What are the side effects of Facid 250 mg?

GI disturbances eg, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, anorexia; jaundice & change of liver function.

Who should not take Facid 250 mg?

Hypersensitivity

What precautions should be taken with Facid 250 mg?

Hepatic impairment, biliary obstruction or disease. Monitor hepatic function periodically in patients on high or prolonged oral doses. Avoid during 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Lactation. Premature, jaundiced, acidotic or seriously ill neonates.

Is Facid 250 mg safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

No data found

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