Description:
Fucidin is an antibiotic applied to the skin for the treatment of various skin infections caused by certain kinds of bacteria. Such infections may include impetigo and infections secondary to burns of the skin.
Directions:
Apply a small amount to the lesion three or four times daily until favourable results are achieved. If your doctor has directed you to cover the lesion with a gauze dressing, less frequent applications (one or two daily) may be used. Take care to avoid the eyes if the medication is being applied to the face.
Cautions:
This medication should not be used by anyone allergic to fusidic acid and its salts or to any of the ingredients of this medication.
Anyone allergic to lanolin should not use the ointment.