Modern medicines, whose action is aimed at eliminating swelling of tissues, which have a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect and while having the minimum amount of side effects are presented today in pharmacies in a significant variety. And funds with a wide range of applications Fucicort, which has a pronounced effect on the restoration of the normal skin condition for various types of eczema, urticaria and toxicdermia with manifestations of skin infection, stands out among the analogues due to its balanced composition and a lot of positive feedback from customers who have already used it.
Combining speed even with neglected forms of dermatological lesions with a lack of addiction to the active substance of the drug, Fucicort copes well with the manifestations of many skin diseases. Eliminating the main symptoms, the drug in question copes with the root cause of dermatological diseases, and in the presence of infection helps to speed up the recovery process. Having a pronounced effect, Fucicort is one of the medicines that, due to its multicomponent composition, can significantly change the picture of the disease for the better, stimulating the protective function of the skin and eliminating the degenerative processes in it.
Features of the drug
Fusicort, which has the Latin name, can be given to a large number of population groups. Restrictions on age for those who need to use it are available, but in the absence of severe allergic manifestations by a dermatologist who chooses a treatment regimen, this drug can be administered at a certain dose, taking into account the individual characteristics of the organism. Control of treatment should be carried out at all stages of treatment to prevent possible side effects and adjustments in treatment if necessary.
This drug is not considered hormonal, because the active substance in it is fusidic acid. A small amount of betamethasone has a very positive effect on the medicinal properties of the drug, without exerting virtually any negative impact on the skin in the absence of a patient's tendency to allergic manifestations. Presented in two dosage forms, Fucicort's remedy is especially convenient: ointment, having a more dense consistency, has a more pronounced effect, which is especially important in advanced stages of skin diseases. The cream, while having a lighter consistency and differing in quick absorbency, is applied to hard-to-reach areas of the skin, removing the manifestations of irritation and inflammation.
With the parallel use of maintenance and vitamin therapy, it is possible to significantly improve not only the general condition of the skin, but also stimulate the defenses of the body, cure most of the skin diseases while preserving the positive result for a long time.
Dosage forms
Today, the drug for external use with antibacterial action Fucikort is offered in pharmacies in two dosage forms - in the form of cream and ointment. Both dosage forms have a similar composition, but an ointment with a thicker consistency and a slightly higher content of active substance enables more active and deep exposure to places with neglected skin lesions. The cream is more easily applied and absorbed faster in hard-to-reach places, because it is most often used to treat less neglected stages of dermatological diseases.
- Cream is sold in pharmacies, it is packed in aluminum tubes with a volume of 15, 30 and 60 grams. Each tuba is located in a cardboard box, inside which is a detailed instruction for the use of the drug.
- Ointment is also sold in tubes, however, packs are offered on sale for 30 grams. The accompanying instruction allows you to independently create a scheme of application depending on the diagnosis, but the most effective treatment will be after receiving a consultation of a dermatologist.
Composition of Fucicorta
The active substance of the drug Fucicort, regardless of the dosage form, is fusidonic acid, which is contained in the preparation in an amount of 20 mg per 1 g of cream or ointment. Betamethasone, which determines the high degree of efficacy of the agent in question, should also be considered an active ingredient.
To the excipients of this drug should include:
- cetostearic alcohol;
- purified( distilled) water;
- purified paraffin;
- glycerol;
- sodium hydroxide;
- chlorocresol.
The active ingredient content in cream and ointment may differ slightly, however, as practice shows, the effectiveness of both dosage forms in treating skin lesions with the manifestation of infection of the upper layer of the epidermis is quite high.
Price
The cost of the drug Fucicort is considered in comparison with similar products for external use is relatively low: depending on the type of preparation, the volume of packaging and the price policy of the seller, the price can be from 245 to 680 rubles per package.
Pharmacological action
As an effective anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial drug for external use, Fucicort has a unique performance indicator even in case of neglected pathological processes in the upper layer of the epidermis due to its pharmacological action. It is based on the balance of the composition, the rapid absorption of any form of the drug and the absence of multiple side effects. This is especially important with long-term use of the drug and the need for treatment for a long period of time.
Included in the preparation of glucocorticosteroid and a broad-spectrum antibiotic provide a pronounced positive result in a short time since the start of Fucicort. Fusidic acid acts more on gram-positive bacteria, depriving them of the possibility of rapid multiplication and destroying the cell membranes. Even those kinds of bacteria that show resistance to the effects of pennicillin, feel the destructive effect of this substance - fusidic acid.
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Betamethasone has a pronounced effect with the tendency of the tissues to cause swelling and inflammation, soothing the damaged skin and returning it a healthy appearance.
To a minor extent, penetrating the systemic circulation, both active components of Fucicort define a relatively small number of possible negative consequences when using this drug.
Pharmacokinetics
The rapid absorption of both drug forms of the drug is due to the thoughtful composition of the drug, however, penetration of the active components into the systemic blood flow is insignificant. Removal of the decay products of the drug is carried out by the kidneys and the liver, outward they are excreted in the urine.
Indications
The use of the drug Fucicort is due to its high efficiency in the presence of infection of the skin, inflammatory processes, with mechanical damage to the skin. Also good results showed its use with frequently formed acne, deep boils.
To indications for the use of Fucicort should also be attributed:
- toxemia;
- dermatitis of various origin( atopic, allergic and seborrheic types);
- pyoderma;
- chronic lichen;
- red discoid lupus erythematosus;
- eczema of an allergic origin with the signs of skin infection;
- diffuse and limited neurodermatitis.
These conditions are usually accompanied by infectious inflammatory processes that aggravate the course of the underlying disease.
Instruction for use
Thanks to a well-thought-out formula, the drug for external application Fucicort copes even with the advanced stages of skin lesions. However, to ensure a high degree of effectiveness and prevent the likelihood of negative consequences when using it, before using on affected areas of the skin, carefully study the instructions for use with the drug.
Depending on the age group of the patient, as well as the degree of neglect of the pathological process, the scheme of application of the remedy may differ somewhat.
Adult
For adults, in the presence of skin lesions and infection, the use of a cream or Fucicort ointment consists in pre-cleaning the affected area and then applying a thin layer of the selected form of the drug to it. Massaging is not required, a high degree of absorbency is provided by a balanced composition.
To strengthen the effect of Fucicorta, a fixative dressing can be used, at which the action of the active components increases. However, care should be taken when using this dressing with increased sensitivity of the skin, with the patient's tendency to allergic manifestations.application of the drug is carried out three times a day.
The duration of exposure is determined by the susceptibility of the patient's body to the treatment being administered, and is also prescribed by a dermatologist. To prevent possible side effects, control by a doctor is mandatory.
For infants, newborns
Because Fucicort has a high degree of effectiveness in use, care should be taken when applying ointment or cream to affected areas of the skin in children. This is due to the increased sensitivity of the baby's skin to any external effect.
The method of application of the drug in any dosage form in childhood is identical to that for adults:
- , the affected areas of the skin are previously cleaned;
- on them a thin layer without rubbing is applied the drug;
- the frequency of using the cream or Fucikort ointment is 1-2 times a day.
Treatment with Fucicort is not indicated for children under the age of 1 year to prevent the possibility of manifestations of negative manifestations.
In pregnancy and lactation
The use of Fucicort during the gestation period and also during breastfeeding is determined by the presence of indications, but treatment should be carried out with constant monitoring by the doctor.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, reduced functionality of the liver and kidneys, as well as a tendency to allergic manifestations should be considered the main contraindications to the use of any dosage form of the drug Fucicort.
Use this medication with caution in genital and perianal itching.
Side effects of
Side effects when using the drug include:
- manifestations of urticaria at the site of application of the product - rashes on the skin, its redness;
- appearance of burning and itching;
- increase in allergy manifestations.
Also, with a special susceptibility to the components of the drug, there may be complaints from the gastrointestinal tract: digestive disorders, nausea, belching, bloating, flatulence.
Interaction with other drugs and alcohol
- The sharing of Fucicort in any dosage form with other medicinal products does not cause a decrease in its effectiveness, which makes it possible to assign it in a complex effect.
- It is not recommended to drink alcoholic beverages during the whole time of taking the drug, as they reduce the absorbency of the skin and thereby reduce the degree of manifestation of positive dynamics from the treatment.
Reviews
According to reviews of those who used the external drug under consideration for the treatment of skin lesions, Fucicort performed well both in treating children and in eliminating the manifestations of the disease in adults. The minimum number of negative manifestations, the choice of the most suitable dosage form and the high degree of effectiveness of the drug have created a high level of demand and interest on the part of buyers.
Many people also note the possibility of combining Fucicorta with other medicines, since it is the complex scheme of the effect that makes it possible to obtain the most obvious results in the treatment.
Analogues
Today the following topical preparations are offered in pharmacies that have a similar therapeutic effect:
- Triderm, presented in the form of cream and ointment, its price is slightly higher than the drug Fucicort and is 380-620 rubles depending on the volume of the package;
- Candiderm, also a cream for external use. Its price fluctuates between 290 and 650 rubles per package;
- Belogen, which has a similar composition with Fucicort and has a high degree of efficiency. The cost of the drug is 320-620 rubles per package.
These drugs are analogues to the drug under consideration, the degree of their effectiveness in various types of dermatological lesions can be compared with the effectiveness of using Fucicorta.
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