FUSIDIC ACID TOPICAL (Sodium fusidate topical)
Why is this medicine prescribed to you? What do you need to know before you use it?
Fusidic acid topical is prescribed to treat bacterial skin • Inform your doctor or pharmacist:
infections. - if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breastfeeding;
- if you have any of the following conditions: allergy, any
How do you use it? other illness or medical problem;
Use fusidic acid topical exactly as instructed by your doctor - if you are using any other prescription or over-the-
for it to be effective. counter (OTC) medicines and dietary or herbal
• Fusidic acid topical is for use on the skin only. supplements.
• Wash the affected area and dry well before applying this • Keep a regular check-up schedule. Your doctor may
medicine on the affected areas only. Wash and dry your prescribe tests to check and monitor your progress while
hands before and after applying this medicine, unless you under treatment with this medicine.
are using this medicine to treat your hands. • If you need to undergo surgery or dental procedure,
• Do not use more amounts or more often than what is inform your doctor or dentist that you are using this
prescribed or use for a longer period or on a larger area medicine before going through it.
than prescribed by your doctor. • Side effects may possibly occur as with most medicines.
• Do not cover the treated area with plastic or waterproof You may not experience any side effect; however, if you
bandage or dressing, unless advised by your doctor. experience any of these side effects with fusidic acid
• Avoid getting this medicine in or around your eyes. topical, inform your doctor immediately, especially if
If you accidentally get it in or around your eyes, wash they become severe or persistent: irritation, burning,
thoroughly with water. redness, rash or swelling on the treated skin and allergic
• Continue using this medicine regularly as advised by your reactions such as hives, difficulty breathing and swelling
doctor. Avoid skipping any dose even if symptoms of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
improve. It is important that you complete the full course • The side effects mentioned here are not complete and
of your medicine intake and within the duration specified others may occur. If you observe other side effects or
by your doctor. If you do otherwise, the infection will be reactions, call your doctor for advice.
more difficult to treat due to possible resistance of the • Do not share your medicine with others even if you have
bacteria to fusidic acid topical. the same disease symptoms.
• If you forget to use this medicine on schedule, use it
immediately as you remember. However, if it is already How do you handle it before and after use?
time for the next dose, just proceed with your next Store in a cool, dry place, protected from light and
regular dose schedule. moisture. Keep the medicine out of children's reach.
• Do not stop use unless advised by your doctor. Discard it properly when it is expired or no longer needed.
This pharmacy information service of Mercury Drug Corporation contains only basic drug
information and must not be relied upon as substitute for professional medical care. It is intended
to be used as supplementary information to consultation with your doctor. Mercury Drug
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