LEO PHARMA

FUCIDIN 20MG/G CREAM 15G

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Composition.

The active substance is fusidic acid. One gram of cream contains 20 mg of fusidic acid (as hemihydrate). The other components are cetyl alcohol, glycerol 85%, liquid paraffin, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate, white petrolatum, all-rac-α-tocopherol, butylhydroxyanisole, diluted hydrochloric acid, purified water.

Therapeutic indications.

Fucidin belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. Fusidic acid, in the form of sodium fusidate, the active substance in Fucidin's composition, acts by killing bacteria that cause skin infections.

Fucidin cream is indicated for:

- treatment of infections of skin cuts (infected wounds),

- treatment of hair follicle infections (infections located at the root of a hair on the skin - folliculitis),

- treatment of infections located in the subcutaneous cellular tissue and skin (boils).

If you do not feel better or feel worse after 5 days of treatment, you should consult a doctor.

Dosage and administration.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist or nurse has told you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist or nurse if you are not sure.

How to apply Fucidin cream

This medicine is intended only for application to your skin or your child's skin. Do not swallow it. Do not insert it inside the body.

Remove the cap. Before using the medicine for the first time, check that the seal (membrane) is intact. After that, push the tip of the cap through the seal, into the tube.

Always wash your hands before using Fucidin cream. Apply the medicine to the infected skin area and massage gently. If the infected area is on your face, be careful to avoid contact with your eyes.

If you are not using the medicine for the treatment of hand infections, wash your hands after administration.

If the medicine accidentally gets into your eyes, wash them immediately with cold water to remove it. After that, if possible, wash them with a special eye solution.

You may experience a stinging sensation in your eyes. If you experience vision disturbances or if your eyes hurt, contact your doctor immediately.

Your doctor will recommend the dose of Fucidin cream.

Usually, you should apply the cream three to four times a day.

If you have been told to cover the infected skin area with a dressing, you may not need to use the medicine as frequently.

Always follow your doctor's recommendations.

Precautions.

- Apply carefully to the skin around the eyes, as the excipients in the composition of this medicine may cause eye irritation.

- Prolonged use of antibiotics can lead to the emergence of resistant bacteria.

- If you use the ointment for a longer period or in large quantities, the chance of adverse reactions may increase. Also, your skin may become more sensitive to this medicine.

- Please monitor for signs of inflammation (local warmth, redness, swelling, pain) or fungal infection appearing in the treated lesions.

Special warnings.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine. Before using Fucidin, if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, ask your doctor for advice. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during the administration of this medicine.

As a general rule, breastfeeding is contraindicated in women with skin infections in the breast area. If the skin infection is not in the breast area, Fucidin can be used during breastfeeding.

Driving and using machines

Fucidin has no influence on the ability to drive vehicles or use machines.

Packaging. Fucidin cream is available in a box with an aluminum tube, fitted with a screw cap, containing 15 g of cream.

Page updated on: 08.06.2021