How to use Fucidin cream

To use Fucidin cream correctly, you need to follow the instructions in the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your treatment.

We’ve covered this same information on how to use Fucidin cream below:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap before applying Fucidin cream
• Apply a thin layer of the cream to the infected area(s)
• Be careful to avoid your eyes if you use it on your face (If you accidentally get any in your eye, wash it out with cold water straight away, then bathe your eye with eyewash if possible)
• Remember to wash your hands thoroughly after each application

Depending on what you’re using Fucidin cream for, you should apply it as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. This will generally be three or four times per day. You may need to apply less frequently if the affected area is protected by a dressing

With sustained use of this medicine, there is an increased risk that an infection will become resistant to Fucidin. Speak to your GP if you do not notice any improvement within a few days.

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Continue using Fucidin until you have completed the prescribed treatment. This will prevent a recurrence of the infection, which may be resistant to Fucidin.

Fucidin ingredients

The active ingredient in Fucidin cream is:

• Fusidic acid (2%)

Fusidic acid is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It isn't suitable for some people, so make sure fusidic acid is safe for you by telling your GP or pharmacist if you have had an allergic reaction to fusidic acid or any other medicines in the past.

Fucidin cream also contains the following inactive ingredients to make up the complete product:

• Butylhydroxyanisole (E320)
• Cetyl alcohol
• Glycerol
• Liquid paraffin
• Polysorbate 60
• Potassium sorbate
• Purified water,
• All-rac -α -tocopherol
• Hydrochloric acid
• White soft paraffin

Please read all packaging and the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your medicine before use.

Fucidin cream side effects

Like all medicines, Fucidin cream may cause side effects.

Not everyone will experience side effects when they use Fucidin — it is an extremely safe and effective medication, and side effects are unusual. Most people will have a very positive experience with no noticeable side effects during their course of treatment

However, it’s a good idea to be informed about the possible side effects of any medication you decide to use, including Fucidin cream.

The more common Fucidin cream side effects are:

• Irritation at site of application, including pain, burning, irritation, stinging and skin redness
• Itching
• Rash
• Eczema

These side effects are categorised as uncommon, only affecting up to one in 100 people.

If you are concerned about these Fucidin cream side effects at all, or if the product affects you in any other way, stop using it and speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Fucidin warnings

Reading the following warnings carefully will help to ensure you are selecting an appropriate product.

This medicine is unsuitable for you if you are allergic to any of the cream’s ingredients.

Consult your doctor if you are using Fucidin over large areas of skin, or on any skin near the eyes. This may make you more susceptible to side effects.

Take care when using Fucidin, as some of its ingredients may cause skin irritation.

Please read all packaging and the Patient Information Leaflet before taking any new medicine and inform your doctor of medicines you are taking or intend to take.

You should seek immediate medical care if you experience any of the below symptoms after taking Fucidin cream:

• You develop a severe skin rash
• Swelling of face or throat
• Difficulty breathing