Fucidin
Fusidic acid
Ingredients & Drug Type
Fucidin is listed as Antibiotic containing Fusidic acid. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
- Active ingredient
- Fusidic acid
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Dosage form
- Cream
- Strength
- 2%
Dosing
- Adult
- مرتين إلى ثلاث مرات يومياً
- Frequency
- كل 8–12 ساعة
- Route
- topical
- Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
- 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.
Instructions: أكمل الكورس بالكامل حتى لو تحسّنت — لا توقفه عند زوال الأعراض
Medical Overview
Fucidin is listed as Antibiotic containing Fusidic acid. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
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
- Staphylococcal skin infections
- folliculitis
- Bacterial infections selected by a clinician based on infection site and likely organisms.
Side Effects
- لطيف جداً: لسعة أو حكة موضعية عابرة
- واحمرار خفيف. تحسس تماسي نادر (احمرار متفاقم بدل التحسن = أوقفه وراجع). لا امتصاص جهازي يُذكر.
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, or rash; allergy symptoms or severe diarrhea require urgent advice.
Contraindications
- حساسية سابقة له. ليس للعين (مستحضره العيني منفصل). توليفاته الكورتيزونية تحمل موانع الكورتيزون الموضعي (ليست للوجه طويلاً ولا للفطريات).
- Previous allergy to the same drug class or a serious antibiotic reaction.
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.
- Complete the prescribed course and never use leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescription.
Drug Interactions
- لا شيء جهازي عملياً. لا تخلطه بموضعيات أخرى بنفس البقعة.
- Tell your clinician about blood thinners, contraception, heart medicines, seizure medicines, and other antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Do not start an antibiotic without a prescription.
- Seek care for allergy, breathing difficulty, swelling, or severe diarrhea.
- Stopping early can increase bacterial resistance.
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 Antibiotic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Fucidin?
Catalog dosing information includes: مرتين إلى ثلاث مرات يومياً. 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.