Fucithalmic Eye Drops (Fusidic Acid)

Fucithalmic general information

What is Fucithalmic used for?

Fucithalmic eye drops are used to treat bacterial infections of the surface of the eye. These include: conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the conjunctiva (outermost layer of the eye and the inside of the eyelid); blepharitis or inflammation of the eyelid; sty, which is infection of a hair follicle on the eyelid and keratitis or inflammation of the cornea (the clear area at the front of the eye over the lens and pupil). Fucithalmic eye drops help relieve symptoms of eye infection including sore eyes, redness, inflammation, discharge and crusting around the eyelid.

How does Fucithalmic work?

Fucithalmic eye drops contain fusidic acid, which is a steroidal antibiotic, originally derived from the fungus Fusidium coccineum, that is used to treat bacterial infections of the surface of the eye, caused by a range of susceptible bacteria. Fusidic acid in Fucithalmic eye drops inhibits bacterial protein synthesis so that the bacteria cannot replicate and spread but it does not kill the bacteria. Fucithalmic eye drops are formulated as a gel, which mixes with your tears on the surface of your eye that keep your eyes moist, and liquefies to form a thin clear liquid when it mixes with the salts in the tear fluid. This helps prevent blurring of your vision. Fusidic acid in Fucithalmic eye drops is then released slowly from the gel, which allows the eye drops to work more effectively for longer.

What does Fucithalmic contain?

Fucithalmic eye drops contain the active ingredient fusidic acid hemihydrate (1%), a topical antibiotic used for eye infections. They also contain benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, mannitol, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, water.

Treating eye infection with Fucithalmic

Fucithalmic eye drops contain fusidic acid, which is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the surface of the eye. These include: conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the conjunctiva (outermost layer of the eye and the inside of the eyelid); blepharitis or inflammation of the eyelid; sty, which is infection of a hair follicle on the eyelid and keratitis or inflammation of the cornea (the clear area at the front of the eye over the lens and pupil). Fusidic acid in Fucithalmic eye drops inhibits bacterial protein synthesis so that the bacteria cannot replicate and spread but it does not kill the bacteria. Fucithalmic eye drops are formulated as a gel, which mixes with your tears on the surface of your eye that keep your eyes moist, and liquefies to form a thin clear liquid when it mixes with the salts in the tear fluid. This helps prevent blurring of your vision. Fusidic acid in Fucithalmic eye drops is then released slowly from the gel, which allows the eye drops to work more effectively for longer. Fucithalmic eye drops helps relieve symptoms of eye infection including sore eyes, redness, inflammation, discharge and crusting around the eyelid.

What are the side effects of Fucithalmic?

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Fucithalmic Eye Drops include: eye burning and stinging, itching, watery eyes (tearing).

When should Fucithalmic not be used?

You should not use Fucithalmic Eye Drops if you:

• are allergic to fusidic acid or any ingredients in Fucithalmic Eye Drops
• are pregnant or are breastfeeding, without discussion with your doctor
• wear contact lenses

How should Fucithalmic be used?

You should add one drop of your Fucithalmic Eye Drops into the affected eye or eyes, twice daily. You should follow the instructions provided with your Fucithalmic Eye Drops when applying the drops to your eye. You should continue to use your Fucithalmic Eye Drops for at least 48 hours after signs of infection have gone and your eye returns to normal.

How long should you take Fucithalmic?

You should continue to use your Fucithalmic Eye Drops for at least 48 hours after signs of infection have gone and your eye returns to normal.

Missed dose of Fucithalmic

If you miss a dose of Fucithalmic Eye Drops take it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Fucithalmic be stored?

You should store your Fucithalmic Eye Drops below 25°C in a cool dry place.