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Fusidic Acid

2 brand names

Indications

  • Staphylococcal skin infection
  • Non-bullous impetigo [in patients who are not systemically unwell or at high risk of complications], Secondary bacterial infection of eczema [
  • Staphylococcal eye infections
  • Penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infection including osteomyelitis, Staphylococcal endocarditis in combination with other antibacterials
  • Staphylococcal infections due to susceptible organisms

Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance

Cautions

acid With systemic use Impaired transport and metabolism of bilirubin With topical use Avoid contact of cream or ointment with eyes Cautions, further information Avoiding resistance With topical use: ...

Side Effects

acid General side-effects: Uncommon Skin reactions Specific side-effects: Common or very common When used by eye (topical) Dry eye; eye discomfort; vision blurred With intravenous use Dizziness; drows...

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Brand Names

Fucidin(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Fusiwal(IN)
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Last reviewed: 2026

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