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Skin Infections

Skin infections range from mild rashes to serious bacterial conditions. Cellulitis, the commonest serious bacterial skin infection, makes the skin painful, hot and swollen, and can cause flu-like symptoms and swollen glands.

Fucidin Cream

Fusidic Acid

2% 15gm · 2% 5gm

Fusidic acid cream for bacterial skin infections such as impetigo. It stops bacteria from producing the proteins they need to multiply.

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Key points

  • It can occur anywhere on the body but is more common on the lower limbs.
  • Bacterial skin infections such as cellulitis can be treated with antibiotic creams applied to the affected area.

Medicines listed for Skin Infections

The listed product, Fucidin Cream, contains Fusidic Acid, an antibiotic that works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to multiply. It is a cream for the skin, listed for skin infections such as cellulitis.

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