Fucidin
Fusidic Acid
Ingredients & Drug Type
Fucidin is listed as Dermatology containing Fusidic Acid. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
- Active ingredient
- Fusidic Acid
- Therapeutic class
- Dermatology
- Dosage form
- Cream
- Strength
- 2%
Dosing
- Frequency
- 3 مرات يومياً
- Duration
- 7 أيام
- Route
- topical
- Common catalog dose: طبقة رقيقة.
- Frequency: 3 مرات يومياً.
- Typical duration: 7 أيام.
- Route: topical.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Medical Overview
Fucidin is listed as Dermatology containing Fusidic Acid. A dermatology medicine used on the skin or by mouth depending on the active ingredient.
Fucidin (fusidic acid) is the Levant’s household topical antibiotic — excellent staph penetration for impetigo, folliculitis and infected wounds. Its fame breeds misuse and local resistance: short defined courses (7-10 days), not an everyman salve or acne cream; no improvement means rethink the diagnosis (often fungal), not another month.
Uses / Indications
- Local bacterial skin infections
- Acne, allergy, inflammation, skin infection, or itching depending on diagnosis.
Side Effects
- لطيف جداً: لسعة أو حكة موضعية عابرة
- واحمرار خفيف. تحسس تماسي نادر (احمرار متفاقم بدل التحسن = أوقفه وراجع). لا امتصاص جهازي يُذكر.
- Irritation, dryness, redness, itching, or local allergy.
Contraindications
- حساسية سابقة له. ليس للعين (مستحضره العيني منفصل). توليفاته الكورتيزونية تحمل موانع الكورتيزون الموضعي (ليست للوجه طويلاً ولا للفطريات).
- Deep wounds, severe infection, or ingredient allergy without medical assessment.
Warnings
- أسبوع–عشرة أيام سقف الكورس الموضعي — «ما تحسّن» بعدها يعني تشخيصاً يُراجع لا شهراً إضافياً (قد تكون فطريات لا جراثيم
- والكورتيزون المدمج يزيدها). ليس علاج حب الشباب رغم الشيوع — للحبة الملتهبة الكبيرة قرار طبيب. القوباء معدية: نظافة صارمة. اتساع أو حرارة = فموي فالطبيب. احجز جلدية عبر كلينكس جو.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes unless the product is intended for that area.
Drug Interactions
- لا شيء جهازي عملياً. لا تخلطه بموضعيات أخرى بنفس البقعة.
- Tell your clinician about other skin products, especially peels, steroids, and topical antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Apply a thin layer only to the affected area.
- Wash hands after use.
- Use sun protection with photosensitizing medicines.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Fucidin?
Fucidin contains Fusidic Acid and is categorized as Dermatology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Fucidin?
Catalog dosing information includes: طبقة رقيقة. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Fucidin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Fucidin be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.