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Indications - In following skin diseases where bacterial infections are already present or suspected to occur- Primary irritant dermatitis Contact allergic dermatitis Eczema (atopic, infantile, discoid, stasis) Seborrhoeic dermatitis

Dosage & Administration - Adults: This Cream should be applied 3 times daily and gently massaged onto the affected areas for 2 weeks. A shorter course should be considered if symptoms improve. Children: It is not recommended in children under 3 years of age.

Side Effects - Fusidic Acid has been reported to cause mild irritation at the application site, but did not usually require discontinuation of therapy. Reports of hypersensitivity reactions have been rare. Adverse effects are generally local and include: dryness, itching, burning, local irritation, striae, skin atrophy, atrophy of subcutaneous tissues, telangiectasia, hypertrichosis, change in pigmentation and secondary infection. If applied to the face, acne rosacea or perioral dermatitis can occur.

Contraindications - This preparation is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Fusidic Acid, Hydrocortisone Acetate, or other components of the cream. As with other topical antibiotic/corticosteroid combination preparations, it is contraindicated in bacterial infections due to non-susceptible organisms, fungal infections, tuberculosis of the skin, syphilitic skin infections, chicken pox, eruptions following vaccinations and viral diseases of the skin in general.

Others - Pregnancy & Lactation The safety of Fusidic Acid and/or topical Hydrocortisone Acetate during pregnancy or lactation has not been established. The use of this cream during pregnancy or lactation requires that the potential bene ts be weighed against the risks to the fetus or nursing infant.