Fusidic acid cream

🧮 Dose calculator

Skin and skin structure infection · Regimen source: UK SmPC Fucidin cream · 4.2

• • Uncovered lesions: 3–4 times daily; covered: less often. Extended or recurrent use increases staph resistance and contact sensitisation. UK SmPC Fucidin cream · 4.2UK SmPC Fucidin cream · 4.4

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. UK SmPC Fucidin cream · 4.6

  “No effects during pregnancy are anticipated, since systemic exposure to topically‑applied fusidic acid/sodium fusidate is negligible.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. UK SmPC Fucidin cream · 4.6

  “No effects on the breast-fed new‑born/infant are anticipated since the systemic exposure of topically‑applied fusidic acid/sodium fusidate to the breast‑feeding woman is negligible.”

• 👶 ChildrenUse with caution

  The label has conditions, age limits or notes for children; the label sentence is quoted below. UK SmPC Fucidin cream · 4.2

  “Paediatric population Uncovered lesions - apply gently three or four times daily.”

• 👴 Older adultsNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.