Fusidic acid/betamethasone valerate explained

Type:combo
Component1:Fusidic acid
Class1:antibiotic
Component2:Betamethasone valerate
Class2:corticosteroid
Tradename:Fucibet
Legal Ca:Rx-only
Legal Ca Comment:[1] [2]
Legal Uk:POM
Legal Uk Comment:[3]
Cas Number:340996-94-3

Fusidic acid/betamethasone valerate is a combination drug with the active ingredients being fusidic acid (an antibiotic) and betamethasone valerate (a corticosteroid). It is a medical cream used for treatment of skin inflammation, eczema, or dermatitis that is also infected with bacteria sensitive to fusidic acid.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Regulatory Decision Summary - Fucibet . Health Canada . 12 April 2018 .
  2. Web site: PRFUCIBET Product Monograph . LEO Pharma Inc. .
  3. Web site: Fucibet Cream . Datapharm .
  4. Web site: Fucibet cream (betamethasone, fusidic acid) . 27 July 2018 . Netdoctor.