Fucicort Cream

Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lichen simplex, Prurigo nodularis, Sunburns

Adult: Topical As cream: Apply twice daily. Usual duration: Up to 2 wk/course.

Skin lesions of viral, fungal or bacterial origin, acne rosacea and perioral dermatitis.

Avoid prolonged continuous treatment especially in infants and children. Extended treatment may increase the risk of contact sensitisation and development of antibiotic resistance. Not to be used for >7 days if there is no clinical improvement. Increased risk of glaucoma if preparation enters the eye(s). Pregnancy and lactation.

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Prolonged intensive treatment may cause local atrophic changes in the skin e.g. striae, thining and dilatation of superficial blood vessels. Dryness, itching, irritation, hypopigmentation, burning sensation at the site of application or miliaria.

Betamethasone valerate is a topical corticosteroid that is effective in inflammatory dermatoses. Topical fusidic acid is effective against Staphyloccus aureus, Streptococci, Corynebacteria, Neisseria and some Clostridia and bacteroides. Antibacterial activity of fusidic acid is not reduced when used with betamethasone.

Fucicort 0.1% Cream manufactured by Leo Pharmaceutical Products,Denmark. Its generic name is Betamethasone 0.1% + Fusidic Acid 2% Topical.