Fusidic Acid 20mg/ml Cream
£14.16
Fucidin cream is a topical antibiotic used to treat localised non-bullous impetigo in adults and children aged 1 year and over, following a clinical assessment.
Applied directly to the affected skin, it targets the bacteria responsible for causing infection, helping your skin heal faster and preventing the infection from spreading.
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Categories: Impetigo, Online Clinic, Skin & Nails
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What is Fusidic Acid Cream used for?
Fusidic acid cream is used to treat localised bacterial skin infections, including non-bullous impetigo in adults and children aged 1 year and above.
It helps clear the infection by stopping the bacteria from growing, reducing redness, crusting and soreness of the affected skin. It’s particularly effective against Staphylococcus aureus, the most common cause of impetigo.
How Fucidin works
Fusidic acid is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that works by preventing bacteria from producing essential proteins needed to grow and multiply. By stopping the bacteria from spreading, it allows the body’s immune system to clear the infection from the skin.
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure how to use this medicine.
The recommended dose for children and adults:
Apply a thin layer of cream, enough to cover the affected lesions. This should be applied 3 times a day for a maximum of 5 days.
If you use more Fusidic acid cream than you should
If you apply too much or accidentally swallow Fusidic acid cream, it is unlikely to cause any harm. However, if you notice any effect or are worried, contact your doctor or pharmacist. You should contact the doctor if Fusidic acid cream is accidentally swallowed by an infant.
If you forget to use Fusidic acid cream
If you forget to use the cream, apply the usual amount of Fusidic acid cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you stop using Fusidic acid cream
Always use Fusidic acid cream for duration directed by your doctor. Speak to your doctor if unsure. If you stop using Fusidic acid cream prematurely, it is possible that the skin infection returns or does not cure.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Some of the side effects are temporary with continued treatment or disappeared when treatment is stopped.
Side Effects
Common
- Skin reactions and in particular application site reactions.
Uncommon
- Itching
- Rash
- Eczema
- Skin sensitivity reactions (contact dermatitis)
- Irritation at site of application (including pain, stinging, burning and redness of the skin).
Rare
- Blister
- Swelling of the skin
- Hives
- Conjunctivitis
Serious Side Effects
If you have any of the following rare side effects while using your medicine tell your doctor immediately or go to hospital straight away:
- Severe allergic reaction which may include a red and lumpy skin rash, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, mouth, lips or eyelids, unexplained high temperature (fever and feeling faint).
If the swelling affects your throat and makes breathing and swallowing difficult, go to hospital straight away.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Warning & Precautions
You must not smoke or go near naked flames due to the risk of burns. Fabric that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fusidic acid cream.
- If you use Fusidic acid cream on the face. The cream should not be applied in or near the eye because it can lead to a prickling feeling in the eye.
- If you use the cream for a long time or in large amounts as it may make the chance of getting any side effects higher. Also your skin may get more sensitive to the cream.
Please tell your doctor if one of the above warnings applies to you or has applied to you in the past.
Age Restrictions
Adults and children aged 1 year and above
Other Medicines And Conditions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
This medicine is not suitable for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Patient Information Leaflet
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3364.pdf
Ingredients
- Active Ingredients: 20mg fusidic acid.
- Other Ingredients: butylhydroxyanisole (E 320), cetyl alcohol, glycerol 85% (E422), liquid paraffin, potassium sorbate (E 202), polysorbate 60 (E435), white soft paraffin, hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment and purified water
Product Information
- Brand Name: Fusidic Acid (Generic)
- Route of Administration: Topical
- Legal Classification: Prescription Only Medication (POM)
- Strength: 20mg/ml
- Dosage From: Cream
Storage
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton or the tube after “EXP”. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Discard the tube after 4 weeks of first opening the tube even if there is still some cream left in it.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
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