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Fusidic Acid

Fusidic acid is an antibiotic used for selected susceptible bacterial infections. Topical and systemic products have different uses and risks. Listed uses include infected dermatitis, eczema and dermatitis.

Fusiderm B

Eczema, Dermatitis

2/0.12%

Fusiderm B is betamethasone with fusidic acid as a cream for eczema and dermatitis, a potent steroid alongside an antibacterial agent.

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Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream

Eczema, Infected Dermatitis

2/0.12%

Betamethasone with fusidic acid as a 2/0.12% cream for eczema and infected dermatitis. A potent corticosteroid alongside an antibacterial.

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Key points

  • Fusidic acid does not treat eczema itself unless a suitable bacterial infection is also diagnosed.
  • Repeated or prolonged topical use can promote antibiotic resistance.
  • Systemic fusidic acid has serious interactions with statins and can cause muscle injury.

Listings are for comparison only; suitability and supply depend on infection, route, susceptibility, prescription and pharmacy checks.

Important safety checks

Review allergy, liver disease, pregnancy, treatment area and other antibiotics. For systemic treatment, disclose statins and all interacting medicines.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe muscle pain or weakness with dark urine, jaundice, facial swelling or breathing difficulty. Spreading redness, fever or severe skin pain needs prompt assessment.

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