Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical) with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical). Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

• allergic reaction at the site of application, including redness, Hives, swelling, rash, and/or itching
• mild irritation at area of application
• pain (only when medication is applied to deep leg ulcers)
• skin blistering
• symptoms of an eye infection (e.g., pink or red eyes, itchy eyes, eye discharge, crusts on the eyelids or lashes)

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

• signs of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat)

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical).

Each tube contains fusidic acid 2% in a cream base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: all-rac-α-tocopherol, butylhydroxyanisole, cetanol, glycerin 85%, hydrochloric acid, paraffin liquid, paraffin white soft, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate, and purified water.

Fusidic acid or sodium fusidate topical products should not be used by anyone who:

• is allergic to fusidic acid and its salts or to any of the ingredients of Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical)
• is allergic to lanolin (for the ointment form only)

Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications that you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical).

Organism overgrowth: The use of antibiotics applied to the skin occasionally allows organisms that are not killed by the antibiotic to grow to large numbers (overgrowth). If the infection does not improve within a few days or seems to get worse at any time, contact your doctor. Do not use Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical) for longer than 14 days.

Severe skin infections, or infections that do not appear to heal with the use of a topical (skin-applied) medication, should be treated with a systemic (oral or injectable) antibiotic in addition to or instead of a topical medication.

Pregnancy: Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical), contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: Fucidin Topical (Fusidic-acid-topical) may pass into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are using fusidic acid, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.