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Fusidic Acid

Alias: Anhydrous Fusidic Acid; Fucidin; Fucidine; SQ-16603; CEM-102; SQ 16603; CEM 102; SQ16603; CEM102
Cat No.:V11304 Purity: ≥98%
Fusidic Acid (Fucidin; SQ-16603), a bacteriostatic antibiotic isolated from the Fusidium coccineum fungus, is a protein synthesis inhibitor of the steroidal class used to treat bacterial infections.
Fusidic Acid
Fusidic Acid Chemical Structure CAS No.: 6990-06-3
Product category: Bacterial
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Size Price Stock Qty
500mg
1g
2g
5g
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Other Forms of Fusidic Acid:

  • Fusidic acid sodium salt (Sodium fusidate; SQ-16360)
  • Fusidic acid-d6 (Fusidate-d6; SQ-16603-d6)
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Purity & Quality Control Documentation

Purity: ≥98%

Product Description

Fusidic Acid (Fucidin; SQ-16603), a bacteriostatic antibiotic isolated from the Fusidium coccineum fungus, is a protein synthesis inhibitor of the steroidal class used to treat bacterial infections. It acts by inhibiting translocation during protein synthesis.

Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
Bacterial
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
Absorption, Distribution and Excretion
Sodium fusidic acid tablets have a 91% oral bioavailability. Absorption of the film-coated tablets is complete when compared to a solution, however oral absorption is variable. Oral fusidic acid hemihydrate (suspension) achieved a 22.5% bioavailability in pediatric patients following a 20 milligram/kilogram dose.
Metabolism / Metabolites
Metabolites include dicarboxylic ester/acid, 3-keto fusidic acid, hydroxy fusidic acid, glucuronide fusidic acid and a glycol metabolite.
Biological Half-Life
Approximately 5 to 6 hours in adults.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
Effects During Pregnancy and Lactation
◉ Summary of Use during Lactation
Fusidic acid is not approved for marketing in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but is available in other countries as topical and systemic dosage forms. Data on excretion of fusidic acid into breastmilk are quite old and not from a well-designed study, but levels in breastmilk after intravenous fusidic acid appear to be low.
With topical products, ensure that the infant's skin does not come into direct contact with the areas of skin that have been treated. Only water-miscible cream or gel products should be applied to the breast because ointments may expose the infant to high levels of mineral paraffins via licking. Fusidic acid applied topically to the nipples appears to be relatively ineffective as a treatment for sore, cracked nipples.
◉ Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
◉ Effects on Lactation and Breastmilk
A small, randomized, unblinded trial of mothers with sore, cracked nipples was performed. Fusidic acid ointment applied to the nipples after each feeding was much less effective (36% vs 79%) than an oral antibiotic (cloxacillin or erythromycin for 10 days) in resolving the problem. Additionally, 43% of patients had no improvement with fusidic acid compared with 16% with oral antibiotics; 21% worsened with fusidic acid compared with 5% with oral antibiotics.
Protein Binding
97 to 99%
References

[1]. A Critical Review of the Properties of Fusidic Acid and Analytical Methods for Its Determination. Crit Rev Anal Chem. 2016;46(4):352-360.

[2].Fusidic acid is an effective treatment against Toxoplasma gondii and Listeria monocytogenes in vitro, but not in mice. Parasitol Res. 2013;112(11):3859-3863.

Additional Infomation
Fusidic acid is a steroid antibiotic that is isolated from the fermentation broth of Fusidium coccineum. It has a role as a protein synthesis inhibitor, an EC 2.7.1.33 (pantothenate kinase) inhibitor and an Escherichia coli metabolite. It is a 3alpha-hydroxy steroid, an 11alpha-hydroxy steroid, a sterol ester, a steroid acid, an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and a steroid antibiotic. It is a conjugate acid of a fusidate. It derives from a hydride of a 5alpha-cholestane.
An antibiotic isolated from the fermentation broth of Fusidium coccineum. (From Merck Index, 11th ed) It acts by inhibiting translocation during protein synthesis. It is often used topically in creams and eyedrops but is available in systemic formulations including tablets and injections.
Fusidic acid has been reported in Stilbella aciculosa, Microsporum canis, and other organisms with data available.
Fusidic Acid is a bacteriostatic antibiotic derived from the fungus Fusidium coccineum and used as a topical medication to treat skin infections. Fusidic acid acts as a bacterial protein synthesis inhibitor by preventing the turnover of elongation factor G (EF-G) from the ribosome. Fusidic acid is effective primarily on gram-positive bacteria.
An antibiotic isolated from the fermentation broth of Fusidium coccineum. (From Merck Index, 11th ed). It acts by inhibiting translocation during protein synthesis.
See also: Fusidate Sodium (active moiety of).
Drug Indication
For the treatment of bacterial infections.
Mechanism of Action
Fusidic acid works by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis, specifically by preventing the translocation of the elongation factor G (EF-G) from the ribosome. It also can inhibit chloramphenicol acetyltransferase enzymes.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C31H48O6
Molecular Weight
516.7092
Exact Mass
516.345
Elemental Analysis
C, 72.06; H, 9.36; O, 18.58
CAS #
6990-06-3
Related CAS #
Fusidic acid sodium salt;751-94-0;Fusidic acid-d6
PubChem CID
3000226
Appearance
Solid powder
Density
1.2±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point
635.6±55.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point
190-192ºC
Flash Point
197.7±25.0 °C
Vapour Pressure
0.0±4.2 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction
1.558
LogP
6.41
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
6
Rotatable Bond Count
6
Heavy Atom Count
37
Complexity
994
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
10
SMILES
O([H])[C@]1([H])C([H])([H])[C@@]2([H])/C(=C(/C(=O)O[H])\C([H])([H])C([H])([H])/C(/[H])=C(\C([H])([H])[H])/C([H])([H])[H])/[C@]([H])(C([H])([H])[C@]2(C([H])([H])[H])[C@@]2(C([H])([H])[H])C([H])([H])C([H])([H])[C@@]3([H])[C@]([H])(C([H])([H])[H])[C@@]([H])(C([H])([H])C([H])([H])[C@]3(C([H])([H])[H])[C@@]21[H])O[H])OC(C([H])([H])[H])=O
InChi Key
IECPWNUMDGFDKC-CDSRIIBBSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C31H48O6/c1-17(2)9-8-10-20(28(35)36)26-22-15-24(34)27-29(5)13-12-23(33)18(3)21(29)11-14-30(27,6)31(22,7)16-25(26)37-19(4)32/h9,18,21-25,27,33-34H,8,10-16H2,1-7H3,(H,35,36)/b26-20-/t18-,21?,22-,23+,24+,25-,27-,29-,30-,31-/m0/s1
Chemical Name
(Z)-2-((3R,4S,8S,9S,10S,11R,13R,14S,16S)-16-acetoxy-3,11-dihydroxy-4,8,10,14-tetramethylhexadecahydro-17H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-ylidene)-6-methylhept-5-enoic acid
Synonyms
Anhydrous Fusidic Acid; Fucidin; Fucidine; SQ-16603; CEM-102; SQ 16603; CEM 102; SQ16603; CEM102
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Note: This product requires protection from light (avoid light exposure) during transportation and storage.
Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
DMSO : ~100 mg/mL (~193.53 mM)
Solubility (In Vivo)
Solubility in Formulation 1: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.84 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 40% PEG300 + 5% Tween80 + 45% Saline (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 400 μL PEG300 and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 to the above solution and mix evenly; then add 450 μL normal saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH₂ O to obtain a clear solution.

Solubility in Formulation 2: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.84 mM) (saturation unknown) in 10% DMSO + 90% Corn Oil (add these co-solvents sequentially from left to right, and one by one), clear solution.
For example, if 1 mL of working solution is to be prepared, you can add 100 μL of 25.0 mg/mL clear DMSO stock solution to 900 μL of corn oil and mix evenly.

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Solubility in Formulation 3: 10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween-80+45% Saline: ≥ 2.5 mg/mL (4.84 mM)


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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 1.9353 mL 9.6766 mL 19.3532 mL
5 mM 0.3871 mL 1.9353 mL 3.8706 mL
10 mM 0.1935 mL 0.9677 mL 1.9353 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Method for preparing DMSO stock solution mg drug pre-dissolved in μL DMSO (stock solution concentration mg/mL). Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.

Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

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Clinical Trial Information
NCT Number Recruitment interventions Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05353374 Completed Drug: Sodium Fusidate 2 % Topical Ointment
Drug: Petrolatum ointment
Acrochordon
Seborrheic Keratosis
Indonesia University 2021-01-01 Not Applicable
NCT02569541 Completed Drug: sodium fusidate Refractory Bone or Joint Infections Arrevus Inc. 2015-12 Phase 2
Phase 3
NCT00986856 Terminated Drug: Fucidin® cream Impetigo LEO Pharma 2004-05 Phase 4
NCT03105505 Unknown status Drug: Permethrin 5%
Drug: Synthomycine 5%
Drug: Fusidic Acid 1% M/R Eye Drops
Inflammation of the Eyelids Barzilai Medical Center 2017-04-28 Phase 4
NCT06695143 Not yet recruiting Drug: Fusidic Acid
Other: Vehicle cream
Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium 2025-04 Phase 3
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