Formulary Monographs [FUSIDIC ACID, 840404]

FUSIDIC ACID
ANTIBIOTICS TOPICAL
A steroidal antibiotic used in the treatment of osteomy elitis and skin and soft tissue infections due to Staph. Aureus which are resistant to semisynthetic penicillins and other antibiotic. Fucidic Acid is also active against most gram-positive and Neis
Skin rash, pruritis, eczema. c.f. prescribing in liver disease p. 13.
Apply a single lay er directly to wound once daily. Two lay ers may be used if wound is severely exudative. Cream/Ointment may be applied once daily . See BDS supply protocols pg. 6.