Fucidin Cream contains the active ingredient fusidic acid. It is a prescription topical antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections of the skin.
It is applied directly to the affected area, where it works against bacteria that are sensitive to fusidic acid.
Bacterial Skin Infections
Fucidin Cream is used to treat bacterial skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria, particularly certain types of Staphylococcus.
These infections may cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, tenderness, crusting, pus, or skin irritation.
Impetigo
Fucidin Cream may be prescribed for impetigo, a contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly causes red sores, blisters, or yellowish crusts.
By reducing the bacteria on the skin, fusidic acid helps the infected area heal.
Folliculitis
Fucidin Cream may also be used for folliculitis, which is an infection or inflammation of the hair follicles.
Folliculitis can cause small red bumps, tenderness, itching, or pus-filled spots around the hair follicles.
Infected Eczema
Skin affected by eczema can sometimes become infected with bacteria.
Fucidin Cream may be used when eczema develops a secondary bacterial infection, especially when there are signs such as increased redness, oozing, crusting, or worsening irritation.
Secondary Skin Infections
Fucidin Cream can also be used for certain secondary bacterial infections.
This means bacteria have infected skin that was already damaged by another condition, such as eczema, a minor wound, or another skin problem.
How Fucidin Cream Works
Fusidic acid is a topical antibiotic.
It interferes with the process bacteria use to make proteins that are necessary for their growth and survival.
How It Stops the Infection
By blocking bacterial protein production, fusidic acid prevents susceptible bacteria from multiplying normally.
This allows the immune system to clear the remaining bacteria and helps the infected skin recover.
Works Locally on the Skin
Because Fucidin Cream is applied directly to the affected area, most of its antibacterial activity occurs on or near the treated skin.
This makes it useful for localized bacterial infections that do not require an oral or injected antibiotic.
What Fucidin Cream Does Not Treat
Fucidin Cream only treats certain bacterial infections.
It does not treat fungal infections, viral infections, or skin conditions that are not caused by susceptible bacteria.
For example, it should not be used for a fungal rash simply because the skin is red or itchy.
Why the Correct Diagnosis Matters
Different skin conditions can look similar, but they may require very different treatments.
Use Fucidin Cream only when it has been prescribed for the specific skin infection being treated.
Use It for the Prescribed Treatment Period
Continue using Fucidin Cream for the length of time recommended by your healthcare provider, even if the skin begins to improve.
Stopping an antibiotic too early or using it unnecessarily may allow bacteria to remain and can contribute to antibiotic resistance.
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