Fucidin Special Precautions

Cream: Take the medicine exactly as the doctor has told the patient.
Tell the doctor immediately if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this medication. Fusidic acid (Fucidin) Cream is a ready-for-use preparation and should, therefore, not be mixed with other ingredients or preparations.
Avoid getting the cream in the eyes (e.g. accidentally from the hands or by using it too close to the eyes) as it could irritate (sting) them.
Consult the doctor: Talk to the doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Fusidic acid (Fucidin) cream.
Do not use Fusidic acid (Fucidin) cream for a long time as the germs (bacteria) may no longer be killed by the antibiotic.
Driving and using machines: This medicine should not have any effect on the ability to drive or use machinery. Check with the doctor if the patient feels any side effect that may stop him/her from driving or using machinery.
Ointment: Bacterial resistance among Staphylococcus aureus has been reported to occur with the use of topical Fucidin. As with all antibiotics, extended or recurrent use of fusidic acid may increase the risk of developing antibiotic resistance.
Fucidin ointment contains cetyl alcohol and hydrous lanolin. These excipients may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis). Fucidin ointment contains butylhydroxytoluene (E321) which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes.
When Fucidin ointment is used on the face; care should be taken to avoid the eyes as the excipients in the ointment may cause conjunctival irritation.
Effects on the ability to drive and use machines: Fucidin administered topically has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or to use machines.