Fucidin H Cream

Fucidin H cream contains two active ingredients –

Hydrocortisone acetate 1%

Fusidic acid 2%

The cream is white in appearance

Fucidin H can be used to treat dry skin conditions which may also have a secondary bacterial infection. These conditions can include –

• Atopic eczema
• Primary irritant dermatitis
• Allergic dermatitis
• Seborrheic dermatitis

Fucidin H Cream is a sensible choice of treatment where the organism is known to be or believed to be sensitive to fusidic acid.

Do not use Fucidin H if –

• If you have a known allergy to any of the active ingredients or the excipients within the cream
• If you have an untreated skin infection (viral, bacterial or fungal) or an infection which is being treated but is uncontrolled
• A systemic fungal infection
• Symptoms of the skin which could be related to tuberculosis or syphilis (either untreated or uncontrolled)
• Rosacea or perioral dermatitis

Long-term continuous treatment with Fucidin H Cream should be avoided as this can lead to skin atrophy. Depending on site of administration, systemic absorption is possible. Special care should be taken to avoid any contact with the eyes or the area surrounding the eyes. Other factors which may contribute towards systemic absorption include –

• How long the drug treatment is likely to be
• If you are applying the cream to a large surface area
• Use on thin skin such as the face
• Use on broken skin
• Occlusion

Fucidin H should be with extreme care in children because they are more likely to absorb the drug systemically compared to adults. As with other antibiotics, continuous use or repeated use has been linked with bacterial resistance to fusidic acid.

Fucidin H is generally safe to use and the incidence of side effects is extremely low. However, as with all medication, there is the possibly some patients will experience some ill effects.

The most commonly reported side effect is itchy skin (pruritus) or a burning sensation at the site of administration. Other hypersensitivity reactions and localised skin reactions (eczema, dermatitis) have also been reported.

Systemic absorption may lead to Cushing’s Syndrome or hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal axis suppression. Contact with the eyes can lead to the development of glaucoma, cataracts or blurred vision.