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US brand names:Fuciderm, Isaderm
Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by blocking elongation factor G (EF-G). Excellent anti-staphylococcal activity.
Primarily used topically in veterinary medicine. Resistance develops rapidly with monotherapy. Combine with another agent for systemic use.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Topical | Topical gel/cream | q12h | Moderate | Clark SM, Loeffler A and Bond R (2015) Susceptibility in vitro of canine methicillin-resistant and -susceptible staphylococcal isolates to fusidic acid, chlorhexidine and miconazole: opportunities for topical therapy of canine superficial pyoderma. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy 70, 2048-2052 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.194 (2026-08-01). |
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