Fucithalmic 1% Viscous Eye Drop

Fucithalmic 1% Viscous Eye Drop contains fusidic acid 1%, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) and other superficial bacterial infections of the eye caused by susceptible organisms, particularly Staphylococcus aureus. Its viscous, gel-like formulation allows it to stay in contact with the surface of the eye for a longer period than conventional watery eye drops, which means it is typically used less frequently while still delivering effective, sustained antibiotic action.

Fucithalmic 1% Viscous Eye Drop is a prescription-only medicine in Malaysia. It is only supplied after an online consultation with a doctor through DoctorOnCall, who will assess your symptoms and medical history to confirm the diagnosis and issue a prescription before the medicine is dispensed. It should be used exactly as prescribed, with follow-up as advised if symptoms do not improve.

Fusidic acid works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, blocking the action of bacterial elongation factor G, an enzyme bacteria need to build proteins essential for their growth and multiplication. Because Fucithalmic 1% is formulated as a viscous suspension that liquefies at body temperature on contact with the eye, it spreads across the ocular surface and remains in the tear film for an extended period, allowing sustained antibacterial activity against the bacteria causing the infection with less frequent dosing than standard eye drops.

Fucithalmic 1% Viscous Eye Drop should only be used according to the dosage, frequency, and duration prescribed by your doctor following an online consultation with DoctorOnCall. Wash your hands before use, tilt your head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a small pocket, and instil one drop into the pocket without letting the tip of the bottle touch the eye or eyelid. Vision may be temporarily blurred immediately after application due to the viscous texture of the drop.

The dosage of Fucithalmic 1% Viscous Eye Drop is determined individually by your prescribing doctor based on the severity of the infection, and commonly involves instilling one drop into the affected eye twice daily, given the drop’s prolonged contact time on the eye surface. Always follow the exact dose, frequency, and treatment duration given on your prescription rather than any general guidance, and complete the full course even if symptoms improve early.

Fucithalmic 1% Viscous Eye Drop is generally stable for up to 24 to 36 months from the date of manufacture when unopened and stored correctly. Once opened, ophthalmic drops are typically only safe to use for up to 4 weeks, after which any remaining product should be discarded regardless of the printed expiry date; always check the expiry date on the bottle before use.

Store Fucithalmic 1% Viscous Eye Drop at room temperature, below 25 to 30 degrees Celsius, away from direct sunlight and heat, unless your pharmacist advises refrigeration. Keep the bottle tightly capped after each use, avoid letting the tip touch any surface, and keep out of reach of children.

• Known hypersensitivity to fusidic acid or any ingredient in the eye drop
• Not for use with contact lenses in place during treatment
• Not for injection into the eye
• Not for use in the ear or on the skin unless a different product specifically formulated for that purpose is prescribed

• Avoid using other eye medications at the same time without spacing them apart by at least 5 to 10 minutes, as advised by your doctor or pharmacist
• Inform your doctor of all other eye drops, ointments, and medicines you are using
• No significant systemic drug interactions are expected, as absorption into the bloodstream from the eye is minimal
• No significant food interactions are expected with topical ophthalmic use

• Do not touch the bottle tip to your eye, eyelid, or any other surface to avoid contamination
• Vision may blur briefly after each dose, so avoid driving or operating machinery immediately after use
• Avoid wearing contact lenses until your doctor confirms the infection has cleared
• Wash your hands before and after applying the drops
• Attend follow-up review with your doctor if symptoms do not improve within a few days

Fucithalmic 1% Viscous Eye Drop is typically prescribed for a short, defined course to treat a confirmed or suspected bacterial eye infection, and is not effective against viral or allergic conjunctivitis. Its twice-daily dosing schedule, made possible by the viscous formulation’s prolonged contact with the eye, is often more convenient for patients compared to antibiotic drops that require more frequent application. A doctor should be consulted if eye pain, vision changes, or symptoms persist beyond the prescribed treatment course.