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 ingredients are cetyl alcohol, glycerol 85%, liquid paraffin, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate, white soft paraffin, all-rac-α-tocopherol, butylhydroxyanisole, dilute 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 ingredient in Fucidin, works by killing the bacteria that cause skin infections.

Fucidin cream is indicated for:

- treating infections of cuts in the skin (infected wounds),

- treating infections of hair follicles

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

- treating 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 see a doctor.

Dosage and method of administration.

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

How to apply Fucidin cream

This medicine is for use on your or your child's skin only.

Do not swallow it. Do not put it inside your body.

Remove the cap. Before using the medicine for the first time, check that the seal (membrane) is intact. Then 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 area of skin and rub in gently. If the infected area is on your face, be careful to avoid getting it in your eyes.

If you are not using the medicine to treat an infection on your hands, wash your hands after use.

If you accidentally get the medicine in your eyes, rinse them with cold water straight away to remove it. Then, if possible, rinse with eye wash solution.

You may feel a stinging sensation in your eyes. If you have any problems with your sight or your eyes feel sore, see your doctor straight away.

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 area of skin with a dressing, you may not need to use the medicine as often.

Always follow the advice of your doctor.

Precautions.

- Apply with care to the skin around the eyes, as the ingredients in this medicine can irritate the eyes.

- Prolonged use of antibiotics may lead to the development of resistant bacteria.

- If you use the ointment for a long time or in large amounts, it may increase the chance of side effects. Your skin may also become more sensitive to this medicine.

- Please watch for signs of inflammation (local heat sensation, redness, swelling, pain) or fungal infection at 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 might be pregnant, talk to your doctor for advice. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while using 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 or use machines.

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

Page updated on: 08.06.2021