Fucidin Cream

Description

What is Fucidin cream?

Fucidin cream is a white, fragrance-free skin medicine. It holds 2 % fusidic acid, an antibiotic that stays on the skin surface. Doctors give it for small cuts, infected eczema, impetigo, and boil rims. The tube is for skin use only. Do not swallow it, and keep it out of your eyes.

How it works

• Fusidic acid slips through the wall of common skin germs like Staphylococcus aureus.
• Inside the germ, it blocks a single step needed to make new proteins. Ultimately, these germs die.
• Because Fucidin cream acts only on the spot you treat, it spares friendly gut bacteria.

Who may use it

• Adults and children with mild, local skin infection.
• People with eczema patches that ooze yellow crust.
• Athletes with scrape lines that look red or sticky.
• Anyone after a small surgery cuts if the edge reddens.
• Ask a doctor first if the rash spreads fast, if you have a fever, or if the spot sits near the eye.

Who should skip or check first

• Users allergic to fusidic acid or lanolin.
• People on large oral fusidic-acid courses at the same time (risk of too much drug in blood).
• Anyone who has used Fucidin cream on the same area for more than two weeks without a pause; germs may grow resistant.
• Pregnant or nursing people usually get the okay for small areas, but confirm once.

How to use Fucidin cream

• Wash hands: Mild soap and warm water.
• Clean the area: Gently dab away crust with saline or clean water. Pat dry.
• Apply a thin film: Match-head size covers a 5-cm patch. Do not pile it on.
• Cover or not: Leave open to air unless the doctor says use a light gauze.
• Repeat two to three times daily: Morning, afternoon, and night give steady drug levels.
• Wash hands again: This stops spread to other spots.
• Use it for five to seven days or as long as the doctor orders: Longer courses invite resistance.

Typical time line

• Day 1 Mild sting for a minute, then calm. Red edge may still widen slightly.
• Day 3 Crust softens and lifts; swelling starts to shrink.
• Day 5 Pain eases. Yellow ooze dries. Skin turns pink, not angry red.
• Day 7 Most spots close. Only light pink skin remains.

Mixing with other treatments

• Moisturiser: You can layer a bland cream after Fucidin cream soaks in.
• Topical steroid: When eczema flares, apply steroid first, wait ten minutes, then Fucidin cream.
• Oral antibiotics: Use together only if prescribed; the doctor will pick a drug that does not clash.
• Avoid: Strong alcohol toners, abrasive scrubs, or other antibiotic creams on the same spot; they dry skin and add no benefit.

Possible side effects and quick fixes

• Sign Why it happens What to do
• Mild itch or burn Normal first-use feel Lasts minutes, then fades
• Dry flakes Cream base plus frequent washing Add a plain moisturiser around edge
• Rash that spreads Rare allergy Wash off, stop use, seek care
• No change or worse infection Germs resistant See a doctor; you may need oral drugs
• Severe swelling or fever means stop at once and get medical help.

Special notes

• Keep Fucidin cream away from eyes, mouth, and deep wounds.
• Do not share the tube; bacteria move from person to person.
• Throw away any leftover cream after three months; potency drops and tubes collect germs.
• Do not cover large body areas or broken skin for long because more drug might soak in.
• Tell your doctor if you are on statins; oral fusidic acid plus statins may harm muscles, though the cream alone is usually safe.

Storage

• Store below 25 °C, in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the cap tight.
• Do not freeze or leave in hot cars.
• Write the open date on the carton.

Tips when you buy Fucidin cream

• Choose sealed tubes from a licensed pharmacy or a trusted online store.
• Check that the foil at the nozzle tip is intact.
• Make sure the expiry date is at least six months away.
• A fresh tube smells mild, not rancid or sour.
• If you order online, inspect the parcel right away. Discard dented or leaking tubes.

Habits that support healing

• Wash the infected patch gently twice a day; do not scrub.
• Keep nails short; scratching spreads germs.
• Change towels and pillowcases daily until skin clears.
• Wear loose, breathable fabrics to cut sweat build-up.
• Drink enough water and rest well; both aid skin repair.

Key points to remember

• Fucidin cream holds 2 % fusidic acid to treat small skin infections.
• Start with clean hands, apply a thin film two to three times daily for five to seven days.
• Stop if rash, swelling, or fever appears, and see a doctor.
• Do not use longer than told; resistance can rise.
• Store well, discard old tubes, and always finish the full short course.
• How to use Fucidin cream is simple: clean, thin layer, repeat, protect.