Fusidic Acid Cream - Fucidin

Impetigo, infected eczema, infected minor wounds, and folliculitis.

Fusidic acid inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by blocking elongation factor G. It has excellent penetration into skin and is particularly effective against Staphylococcus aureus, the most common cause of skin infections.

Adults and children. Apply three times daily for 7-10 days maximum. Do not use for longer than 2 weeks (resistance develops rapidly). Also available combined with hydrocortisone (Fucidin H) for infected eczema.

Order online and we review your request. A prescriber checks your consultation form for clinical appropriateness and contacts you if anything else is needed. Once approved, your medication is dispensed and delivered to your door.

Tracked: Tracked delivery, arrives in two working days - Free

When it arrives: Every order is sent tracked. Where this page says in post today, it goes out today. Where it says in post tomorrow, it goes out the next working day. On the rare occasions a medicine is unavailable, we will contact you to talk about timing and alternatives.

We dispense clinically equivalent generic medications where available. Prices shown are for the generic version. If you prefer the branded version, let us know in your order form and we will confirm any price difference.

Fusidic Acid Cream from £14.99 per tube.

Topical corticosteroids: skin thinning with prolonged use, stretch marks, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis. Use lowest potency for shortest duration. Tacrolimus: burning/stinging on application (usually improves), skin infections. Adapalene/tretinoin: initial skin irritation, dryness, peeling, photosensitivity.

Topical steroids: do not use on infected skin (unless combined with antimicrobial), rosacea, perioral dermatitis, acne. Potent steroids: do not use on the face. Tacrolimus: do not use on infected or malignant skin.

Minimal systemic interactions for most topical preparations. Tretinoin/adapalene: avoid other irritant products (AHAs, BHAs, benzoyl peroxide) at the same time of day.

Mild topical steroids (hydrocortisone 1%): generally safe in pregnancy in small amounts. Potent steroids: avoid in pregnancy if possible. Retinoids (tretinoin, adapalene, isotretinoin): contraindicated in pregnancy. Tacrolimus: avoid in pregnancy.

Apply thinly three times daily for 7-10 days ONLY. Do NOT use for more than 2 weeks (resistance develops). Fucidin H (with hydrocortisone) is useful for infected eczema. Complete the course even if the infection looks better. If the infection doesn’t improve within a week, see your doctor - oral antibiotics may be needed.