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FUCIDIN(R) OINTMENT

(few-si-din)
Sodium fusidate, 2% in an ointment base.

CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION

What is in this leaflet? that can also be given to you as an rash, itching or hives on the skin.
injection, as a liquid or as a tablet.
Do not use this medicine:
This leaflet answers some common The brand name for these products is
also "Fucidin." * after the expiry date printed on
questions about Fucidin(R)
the pack, or
Ointment. It does not contain all the Your doctor may have prescribed
* if the packaging is torn or
available information. It does not Fucidin(R) Ointment for another
shows signs of tampering.
take the place of talking to your reason. Ask your doctor why this
doctor or pharmacist. medicine has been prescribed for Return the expired or damaged pack
you. to your pharmacist for disposal.
All medicines have risks and
benefits. Your doctor has weighed This medicine is not addictive. If you are not sure whether you
the risks of you using this medicine should start using this medicine,
This medicine is available only with talk to your doctor.
against the benefits it is expected to a doctor's prescription.
have for you.
This medicine is not expected to Before you start to use it
If you have any concerns about affect your ability to drive a car or
taking this medicine, ask your operate machinery. Tell your doctor if you have a
doctor or pharmacist. known allergy to Fucidin(R)
In babies during the first month of Ointment, sodium fusidate, fusidic
Keep this leaflet. life, sodium fusidate may cause acid or any ingredients listed at the
You may need to read it again. serious side effects. Discuss with end of this leaflet.
your doctor if Fucidin(R) Ointment
is to be used to treat a baby. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant, plan to become pregnant
or are breast-feeding.
What Fucidin(R) Your doctor can discuss with you the
Ointment is used for risks and benefits involved.
Before you use
Fucidin(R) Ointment contains an Fucidin(R) Ointment If you have not told your doctor
antibiotic, called sodium fusidate. about any of the above, tell
This antibiotic is used to kill him/her before you start taking
When you must not use it this medicine.
bacteria, especially those of the kind
known as Staphylococci. ("Staph")
Do not use this medicine if you Taking other medicines
Staphylococci are bacteria that can have an allergy or have had an
cause severe infections. adverse reaction to: Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you
Fucidin(R) Ointment is made to be * any medicine containing sodium are taking any other medicines,
put directly on skin and wounds. It fusidate or fusidic acid. including any that you buy without a
prescription from your pharmacy,
treats skin and wound infections, * any of the ingredients listed at the
supermarket or health food shop.
especially those caused by end of this leaflet (see Product
Staphylococci. Fucidin(R) Ointment Description). Some medicines may be affected by
does not work against infections Fucidin(R) Ointment or may affect
Some of the symptoms of an allergic
caused by viruses and other bacteria, how well Fucidin(R) Ointment
reaction may include shortness of
which are resistant. works. You may need different
breath, wheezing or difficulty
NOTE: Sodium fusidate, and the amounts of your medicines, or you
breathing; swelling of the face, lips,
may need to take different medicines.
related fusidic acid, are antibiotics tongue or other parts of the body;

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Fucidin(R) Ointment applied on the This ensures a steady antibiotic effect Emergency at the nearest hospital.
skin will not generally interfere with and helps you remember to use it. Do this even if there are no signs of
other antibacterial treatment, for discomfort or poisoning.
example antibiotic tablets or How long to use it The person who has swallowed the
injections. Fucidin(R) Ointment may need
Follow carefully all directions
Your doctor and pharmacist have given to you by your doctor and urgent medical attention.
more information on medicines to be the pharmacist.
careful with or avoid while using this
These directions may differ from the
medicine.
information contained in this leaflet.
While you are using
Continue using your medicine until
your doctor tells you otherwise.
Fucidin(R) Ointment
How to use Fucidin(R) Do not stop using this medicine
Ointment because you are beginning to feel Things you must do
better. If you do not complete the
Follow all directions given to you course of antibiotic treatment the Tell your doctor immediately
by your doctor or pharmacist infection may return. * If you get diarrhoea while using
carefully. Fucidin(R) Ointment, or even if
If you do not understand the
They may differ from the instructions on the pack, ask your the diarrhoea occurs several
information contained in this leaflet. doctor or pharmacist for help. weeks after Fucidin(R) Ointment
has been stopped.
If you do not understand the
instructions on the pack and/or If you forget to use it If you are about to be started on
tube, ask your doctor or any new medicine, tell your doctor
If it is almost time for your next and pharmacist that you are using
pharmacist for help.
dose of Fucidin(R) Ointment, skip Fucidin(R) Ointment..
the dose you missed and apply
How much to use your next dose when you are meant If you are going to have surgery,
to. tell the surgeon or anaesthetist that
* without a covering dressing: you are using Fucidin(R)
usually apply two or three times Otherwise, apply it as soon as you Ointment.
daily. remember, and then go back to
applying your medicine as you It may affect other medicines used
* with a protective dressing: during surgery.
would normally.
usually one application daily is
If you are not sure what to do, ask If you become pregnant while
enough.
your doctor or pharmacist. using Fucidin(R) Ointment, tell
The average treatment period is your doctor immediately.
seven days. Some infections may If you have trouble remembering
to use your medicine, ask your If you are about to have any blood
require longer treatment.
doctor or pharmacist for some tests, tell your doctor that you are
hints. using Fucidin(R) Ointment as it
How to use it may interfere with the results of
Regarding the affected area of skin, some tests.
If you take too much
ask your doctor or pharmacist: (overdose)
Things you must not do
* how much Fucidin(R) Ointment Fucidin(R) Ointment is for use on the
to apply, and skin. It is not to be swallowed. Do not use Fucidin(R) Ointment to
* how thickly to spread the treat any other complaints unless
It is most unlikely that you would your doctor tells you to.
Fucidin(R) Ointment.
develop an overdose from the
Always wash your hands after recommended use of Fucidin(R) Do not give your medicine to
applying Fucidin(R) Ointment , Ointment on the skin. anyone else, even if they appear to
unless the area being treated is on the have the same condition as you.
hand. However, if anyone swallows a
Do not stop using your medicine
quantity of Fucidin(R) Ointment ,
immediately telephone your doctor without checking with your doctor.
When to use it
or the Poisons Information Centre
Use Fucidin(R) Ointment at about (telephone 13 11 26 in Australia)
the same time each day: for advice, or go to Accident and

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Things to be careful of The side effects above include Product description
serious conditions that require
Be careful not to get Fucidin(R)
medical attention. Serious side
Ointment in your eye, especially effects are rare.
when you are treating your face or What it looks like
hands. Tell your doctor if you notice Fucidin(R) Ointment is opaque
anything that is making you feel
Fucidin(R) Ointment is not white, and of firm consistency.
unwell.
expected to cause you any
problems with driving or operating Other side effects not listed above Ingredients
machinery. However, as with may also occur in some people.
many other medicines, Fucidin(R) Fucidin(R) Ointment contains as the
Ointment may cause dizziness, active ingredient 2% w/w (20mg/g)
tiredness or drowsiness in some of sodium fusidate . It also contains:
people. If you have any of these
symptoms, do not drive, operate
After using Fucidin(R) * Cetyl alcohol
machinery or do anything else that Ointment * Lanolin anhydrous (wool fat)
could be dangerous. * White soft paraffin
Keep the Fucidin(R) Ointment tube
* Liquid paraffin.
in the pack until required.
This medicine does not contain
Side effects Storage
lactose, sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or
any other azo dyes.
Similarly to all medicines, Store Fucidin(R) Ointment in a cool The Australian Registration Number
Fucidin(R) Ointment can cause some dry place where the temperature is AUST R 12990.
side effects. Side effects not listed in stays below 25 degrees C.
This is not all the information
this leaflet may occur in some Do not store this medicine or any available on Fucidin(R) Ointment. If
patients. other medicine in the bathroom or you have any more questions or are
near a sink. Do not leave it on a unsure about anything, ask your
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if
window sill or in the car.
you have any unpleasant effects doctor or pharmacist.
while you are using Fucidin(R) Heat and dampness can destroy some
Ointment even if you do not think medicines. Supplier
the effect is connected with the
medicine or is not listed in this Keep Fucidin(R) Ointment where
Fucidin(R) Ointment is supplied in
leaflet. children cannot reach it.
Australia by:
Do not be alarmed by the following A locked cupboard at least
CSL Limited ABN 99 051 588 348
lists of side effects. You may not one-and-a-half metres above the
ground is a good place to store 45 Poplar Rd
experience any of them. Ask your
doctor or pharmacist to answer medicines. Parkville 3052 VIC
any questions you may have. Do not use Fucidin(R) Ointment AUSTRALIA
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if after the expiry date printed on the
you notice any of the following and pack. And in New Zealand by:
they worry you.
CSL (New Zealand) Limited
At the site of treatment: Disposal
666 Great South Road
* Mild irritation If your doctor tells you to stop Central Park
* Pain in leg ulcers taking this medicine or the expiry Auckland
* Hypersensitivity (allergy) to date has passed, ask your
sodium fusidate or fusidic acid or pharmacist what to do with any NEW ZEALAND
the ingredients of the ointment. medicine that is left over. Telephone: 09 579 8105
Fucidin(R) Ointment rarely causes
allergy. And manufactured by:
Contact your doctor immediately if Leo Pharmaceutical Products Ltd
you develop itching, with Industriparken 55
swelling or skin rash or difficulty
breathing while using Fucidin(R) DK-2750 Ballerup
Ointment. Denmark

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This leaflet was prepared in
January 2002.

Fucidin(R) is a registered trademark


of Leo Pharmaceutical Products Ltd.

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