Fucidin Dosage/Direction for Use

Cream: The doctor will tell how much Fusidic acid (Fucidin) cream to use.
The usual treatment time is up to two weeks. Ask the doctor before using this medicine for any longer.
Put the cream on the affected area of the skin, usually patient will need to do this three or four times a day, but less often if patient covered the area with a plaster or bandage.
The patient should notice skin improvement after just a few days of using the cream. If there is no improvement after seven days the patient should stop using the cream and go back to the doctor.
Missed Dose: If the patient forgets to use this medicine, use it as soon as remembered. Then next use this medicine at the usual time.
Ointment: Fusidate sodium (Fucidin) ointment is applied to the affected area 2–3 times daily, generally for a period of 7 days. It can be used with or without a covering dressing.
Caution should be observed when applying Fusidate sodium (Fucidin) ointment in the eye region as this preparation may cause irritation if it gets into the eye.