Fucidin Ointment 20g

Fucidin Ointment works by stopping the growth of infection causing bacteria on your skin and also prevents their multiplication. This helps stop the spread of infection and promote healing. Fucidin Ointment also reduces symptoms of skin infections like redness, swelling and itchiness. Altogether, it improves skin condition and makes you feel good. This treatment has few common side effects and should clear up infections within a few days, but you should keep using it for as long as it is prescribed. It is advisable to keep the area of infection clean and avoid touching or scratching.

Dose

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 Fucidin ointment in the eye region as this preparation may cause irritation if it gets into the eye.

Precaution

• Do not use Fucidin Ointment more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
• Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
• Avoid getting in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• Cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages if suggested by the doctor.
• Take precaution while applying the medicine around your eyes or the eyes of a child.