(Fusidic acid)
Read the leaflet carefully before using the medicine, as it contains important information for the patient.
Fusacid is a cream that contains fusidic acid, a strong antibacterial antibiotic from the fusidan group.
Fusidic acid works mainly on Staphylococcus aureusbacteria, and also on bacteria from the Streptococcusspp., Corynebacteriumspp., Neisseriaspp., and some species of Clostridiumspp.
Fusacid is used for local treatment of infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to fusidic acid, especially Staphylococcus aureus.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking now or have taken recently, and about the medicines you plan to take.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to have a child, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Fusacid should not be used in pregnant women unless it is necessary in the doctor's opinion.
Fusacid does not affect the ability to drive and use machines.
methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), which may cause local allergic skin reactions (e.g., contact dermatitis). Additionally, butylhydroxyanisole may cause irritation of the mucous membranes.
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Usually, a small amount of cream is applied to the cleaned, affected skin surface 3 to 4 times a day. The cream can also be used under a protective gauze dressing, reducing the frequency of application to 1 or 2 times a day.
After using the medicine, wash your hands.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, Fusacid can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Various skin symptoms may occur, especially reactions at the site of application: redness, skin irritation, burning sensation, dry skin, rash (erythematous, papular, pustular), contact dermatitis, eczema, erythema, urticaria.
Angioedema, periorbital edema, and allergic reactions may also occur.
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Side effects can be reported directly to the Department of Post-Marketing Surveillance of the Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices, and Biocidal Products {current address, phone and fax number of the Department}
e-mail: ndl@urpl.gov.pl
Reporting side effects will help to gather more information on the safety of the medicine.
Store in the refrigerator (at 2°C - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Keep the tube tightly closed.
Keep the medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Check the expiry date of the medicine.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the tube. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
Fusacid is a homogeneous white or cream-colored mass.
The pack contains tubes with 5 g or 20 g of cream. The tube with the patient leaflet is placed in a cardboard box.
CHEMA-ELEKTROMET
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35-105 Rzeszów
tel. 17 862 05 90
e-mail: chema@chema.rzeszow.pl
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