Fucidin

How does this medication work? What are its effects?

Fucidin is an antibiotic applied to the skin to treat various skin infections caused by bacteria, such as impetigo and infections secondary to burns.

The doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. If you have not consulted your doctor about this or you do not know why you are taking this medication, contact your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor.

How should I use this medicine?

Apply a small amount of product onto the lesion three or four times a day until results are achieved. If your doctor has advised you to cover the lesion with a gauze dressing, the number of applications could be reduced to one or two a day. If you apply the medication on your face, do not put some in your eyes.

Several factors can affect the dose that a person needs, such as body weight, the presence of other medical conditions and taking other drugs. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, does not change the way employment without consulting your doctor.

It is very important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember and continue with your regular schedule. If you remember when the next application, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Do not throw medicines in the wastewater (eg. Not in the sink or in the toilet) or household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of unused or expired medicines.

What form this drug is he?

One tube contains 2% fusidic acid cream in a vehicle. Nonmedicinal Ingredients: has-tocopherol, butylated hydroxyanisole, cetanol, purified water, glycerin and 85%, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate.In which case this drug is it recommended?

This medication is cons-indicated in the following cases:

•allergic to fusidic acid and its salts

•allergic to any ingredient in these preparations

•allergy to lanolin (ointment only)

What are the possible side effects of this drug?

The side effects listed below do not necessarily occur in all people taking this medication. If the drug's side effects concern you, please discuss with the health professional who cares for you the risks and benefits associated with taking this drug. It can help you deal with some of these effects.

The following side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medication. Please consult your doctor if they persist or become bothersome.

Rare

•irritation on the treated area

•pain (when the medicine is applied to a deep ulcer of the leg)

•allergic reaction to the application site

•redness

•swelling

•rash

•itching

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people. Consult your doctor if any symptom that worries you during treatment.

Are there any other precautions or warnings?

Proliferation of micro-organisms: The application of an antibiotic on the skin sometimes causes a proliferation of micro-organisms that are not eliminated by the antibiotic. If your condition does not improve after a few days or seems to worsen, consult your doctor.

If the skin infection is severe or if it does not seem to heal with topical medication (applied to the skin), it is necessary to use an antibiotic administered orally or by injection in addition to or instead of topical medication.

Pregnancy: The safety of this drug in the treatment of infections during pregnancy has not been established. If its use is deemed necessary in a pregnant woman, the expected benefits must outweigh the risks. According to some studies, this drug would cross the placental barrier.

Breastfeeding: This medication passes into breast milk. The safety of fusidic acid in the treatment of infections in nursing women has not been established.

Other drugs could interact with this medicine?

Tell your doctor about all drugs sold with or without a prescription and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your doctor if you use them. Depending on your situation, your doctor may recommend one of the following:

•stop taking a drug

•change medication to another

•change how you take one drug or two drugs

•no change in requirements.

An interaction between two medications does not always stop taking one of the agents. In many cases, interactions are intended or are managed by close monitoring. Ask your doctor about how any drug interactions.