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Indication
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Adult Dose
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Indication: Mild to moderately severe atopic dermatitis with secondary bacterial infections
Age: Adult
Dose: Cream/Ointment – Hydrocortisone 1% and fusidic acid 2%
Frequency: twice daily
Duration: until there is improvement, usual treatment duration: 2 weeks
Note: Apply to affected area(s).

Child Dose
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Indication: Mild to moderately severe atopic dermatitis with secondary bacterial infections
Age: greater than 3 years
Dose: Cream/Ointment – hydrocortisone 1% and fusidic acid 2%
Frequency: twice daily
Duration: 2 weeks
Note: Apply to affected area(s) until there is improvement; Usual treatment duration is 2 weeks.
Administration
  • Apply thin layer to affected area
  • Use 2-3 times daily
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Antistaphylococcal penicillin
Synergistic action
Ciprofloxacin
Antagonism

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Bacterial Infections Caused By Non-Susceptible Organisms
Can worsen infection
Fungal Infections
Can worsen fungal growth

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 30°C, away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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