Product Description:
What Fusidic acid / Hydrocortisone Acetate is used for:
The
combination Fusidic acid and Hydrocortisone Acetate is used to treat
conditions where the skin is inflamed (eczema or dermatitis) and also
infected by bacteria.
Do not use Fusidic acid / Hydrocortisone Acetate:
- If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.
- To treat a skin condition caused by a virus, such as cold sores or chickenpox.
- To treat a skin condition caused by a fungus.
- To treat a skin condition called acne rosacea. This is redness and inflammation over your nose and cheeks.
- To treat a skin condition called perioral dermatitis. This is a red spotty rash around your mouth or chin.
- To treat skin conditions caused by tuberculosis or syphilis.
Warnings and precautions:
- Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine.
- Take special care if you are going to use this medicine near your eyes.
- If
you use the cream over a long time or in large amounts you may
experience side effects or the bacteria may no longer be killed by the
antibiotic.
- Do not use the medicine for a long time on your face.
- Unless
your doctor has told you to, you must not use this medicine on open
wounds or sensitive areas such as the nostrils, ears, lips or genitals.
- Unless your doctor has told you to, you must not use this medicine on thin skin, skin ulcers, broken veins or acne.
Possible side effects:
Stop
using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash;
hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing;
tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or
talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips,
tongue, or throat.
Tell your doctor if you experience:
- Thinning of the skin
- Stretch marks
- Small veins on the surface become visible
- Change in skin color
- Hair growth
- Changes in eyesight
Other medicines and Fusidic acid / Hydrocortisone Acetate:
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.
How to use Fusidic acid / Hydrocortisone Acetate :
- This medicine is intended for external use only.
- Use as indicated by your doctor.The usual treatment time is up to 2 weeks.
- If there is no improvement after 7days you should stop using it.
- It is usually recommended that you use this medicine twice daily.
How to store Fusidic acid / Hydrocortisone Acetate :
- Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
- Throw away 6 month after opening.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.