Facid BT - Cream Fusidic acid + Betamethasone - 0.1%+2% 1 10gm tube(s) / 10gm tube Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Introduction: Facid BT is a combination medicine that is used to treat various types of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also has antimicrobial action against infection-causing microorganisms. Facid BT is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but... Uses of Facid BT: Skin infections Side effects of Facid BT: Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness) How to use Facid BT: This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area. How Facid BT works: Facid BT is a combination of two medicines: Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid, which treats skin infections. Betamethasone is a steroid medicine. It blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Fusidic Acid is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by the bacteria to carry out vital functions. Indication: Lichen planus, Psoriasis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Seborrhoeic dermatitis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Lichen simplex, Prurigo nodularis, Sunburns Adult Dose: Adult: Topical As cream: Apply twice daily. Usual duration: Up to 2 wk/course. Contraindication: Skin lesions of viral, fungal or bacterial origin, acne rosacea and perioral dermatitis. Mode of Action: 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. Precaution: 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. Side Effect: 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.