Fucidin Cream
15g Cream in Tube
Product Summary
Fucidin Cream is a topical antibiotic cream used to treat bacterial skin infections such as sycosis barbae, impetigo, folliculitis, and infected cuts or grazes. It contains fusidic acid, which stops bacterial growth on the skin, helping clear infection and ease irritation.
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Last updated on: 13 October 2026 | 11:02 AM (IST)
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| Therapy | Topical antibiotic |
| Composition | Fusidic Acid(20.0 Mg) Fusidic Acid 20.0 Mg |
Fusidic Acid 20.0 Mg
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Fucidin cream is a topical antibiotic that contains fusidic acid as its active ingredient. It is used in treating skin infections (like eczema or dermatitis) caused by microorganisms like bacteria. It is not effective against fungal and viral infections.
Do not use this medicine to treat any other skin conditions other than those prescribed by your doctor. It is meant only for external application and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor. You may experience some application site reactions as side effects, but they normally fade away with time.
Please inform your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen. Also, tell your doctor if you do not see any improvement in your condition after using this medicine for 7 days.
Fudic cream, Sofinox cream, Sudif cream, Fusiwal cream and Chitomesh SF cream are some other examples of creams containing fusidic acid as their active ingredient.
Uses
- Fucidin cream is used as a local treatment for treating skin bacterial infections like sycosis barbae, impetigo, nail infection and folliculitis.
- It is also beneficial in treating grazes, infected dermatitis, spots and cuts.
Contraindications
Side effects
- Irritation at the site of application.
- Itching, rashes or hives.
- Pain or burning sensation at the area of application.
- Skin blistering, swelling, reddening and stinging sensation.
Precautions and Warnings
Alcohol
WITH CAUTIONThere is no direct interaction between alcohol and the Fucidin cream. However, alcohol is known to worsen infection and inflammation; it's better to avoid consuming alcohol when you are prescribed this medicine.
Pregnancy
WITH CAUTIONIt should be used only under medical recommendations as there is limited safety information available. In case you are prescribed this medicine, avoid using it in larger skin areas for a prolonged duration.
Breastfeeding
WITH CAUTIONThere is limited information available on the use of the Fucidin cream in a breastfeeding woman. However, caution should be exercised while using this medicine and you should avoid using it on the breast or areas near the breast or any large area of the body for a prolonged duration.
Driving
WITH CAUTIONThis medicine has very fewer effects on your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you experience any side effects while using the medicine that hinders your driving ability, do not drive.
Other General Warnings
- Please remember that fucidin is only for external applications.
- Be careful while applying the ointment on your face as it gets inside your mouth or eyes.
- Apply the ointment only for the prescribed time. Do not use it after the infection has been cured.
- Use only small amounts of the fucidin, a large amount of ointment is not recommended to the application.
Directions for use
- Before applying the cream, make sure your hands are washed clean.
- Take a little bit of the cream on your clean hand and apply it to the affected area gently. Spread the cream all over the area evenly in a thin layer.
- Rewash your hands after applying the cream, so that you don't spread the infection to other areas of the body.
Doctor’s suggestion
Storage and disposal
- Keep it at room temperature below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep the medicine out of children's reach.
Quick tips
- Fucidin cream is a topical antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections like impetigo, nail infection, folliculitis, eczema, and dermatitis.
- This medicine is meant for external use only and should not be ingested.
- Do not use more than the prescribed amount of this medicine or do not use it for longer periods of time than recommended by your doctor.
- Wash your hands before and after using this medicine unless your hands are to be treated. Avoid contact with eyes.
- Clean and dry the affected area before applying Fucidin cream.
- Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area.
- Before starting Fucidin cream, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you are using and your complete medical history.
- Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you do.
- This cream can cause skin redding and itching. However, not everyone who uses this cream has these side effects.
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References
- Fucidin 20 mg/g cream - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 19th Oct 2025]
- Fucidin 20 mg/g cream - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 19th Oct 2025]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 19th Oct 2025]
- Fusidic acid [Internet]. ScienceDirect Topics. 2025 [cited 19th Oct 2025]
- Wilkinson JD. Fusidic acid in dermatology. Br J Dermatol. 1998 Dec;139(6):991-997. 2025 [cited 19th Oct 2025]
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (2024). PubChem Compound Summary for CID 3000226, Fusidic Acid. 2025 [cited 19th Oct 2025]
- DrugBank. Fusidic acid [Internet]. 2025 [cited 19th Oct 2025]
- Turnidge J. Fusidic acid pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and
- pharmacodynamics. J Antimicrob Chemother. 1998;42(6):11-16. 2026 [cited 29th May 2026]
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