This medication is used for the treatment of bacterial infections including impetigo (skin infection forming sores), cellulitis (inflammation of skin), and eye infections such as conjunctivitis. Please note that this medicine will only work for bacterial infections and not viruses causing conditions such as common cold, flu, etc.
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This medicine is used to treat staphylococcal infections (Skin infections, blood infections, lung infections, bone and heart tissue infections, etc.)
Contradications
The patients with any disease or allergy to any of the medicine’s components should avoid the use of this medicine. Please consult your doctor for further information.
Side effects
Patients administered with this medicine may experience burning, itching, irritation, and redness at application site.
Expert Advice
- Use this medicine with meals.
- If you miss the dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take double dose.
- Discontinue this medicine if signs of jaundice appear.
- Contact prescriber if there is no improvement or worsening of condition.
FAQs
What are the uses of Fusidic Acid?
How to take Fusidic Acid?
Use it as prescribed by your health care provider. Please complete course of medication to prevent return of the infection. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.
How to store Fusidic Acid?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius) or refrigerate, depending on type of medicine. Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Will this medicine cause scars?
This medicine is highly unlikely to cause scars. However, frequent and harsh itching may leave scars. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.
What are the precautions for taking Fusidic Acid?
• May cause drowsiness therefore avoid work that requires alertness e.g. driving after taking this medicine
Does Fusidic Acid have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine is safe to use in pregnant and lactating females. Consult your health care provider for further guidance.
Does fusiderm work on pimples?
This medicine can help your infected pimples to heal faster.
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