Fucidin intravenous infusion

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How does it work?

Sodium fusidate is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by a type of bacteria known as staphylococci. It works by preventing these bacteria from producing proteins essential to the cell. Without these proteins the bacteria cannot grow, replicate and increase in numbers. Sodium fusidate can penetrate tissues well, so it is often used in infections of the bone (osteomyelitis) and heart, caused by staphylococci. It is often used with a second antibiotic that is active against staphylococci, particularly for severe infections and when prolonged therapy is needed, to prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria. Sodium fusidate is only used to treat infections caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, such as the ones listed below. It is available as tablets, suspension and intravenous infusion.

What is it used for?

- Bone and joint infections
- Cystic fibrosis infected with Staphylococci
- Infection of the blood (septicaemia or blood poisoning)
- Inflammation of the lining of the heart cavity and heart valves due to infection (endocarditis)
- Pneumonia
- Skin infections
- Wound infections

Warning!

- Your liver functioning should be monitored while you are taking this medicine. Symptoms that may suggest a liver problem include persistent nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, or the development of jaundice (a yellow colouring to the skin and the whites of the eyes). Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.
- Fucidin suspension should be shaken before use. It should not be diluted. Fucidin suspension contains sorbitol, which may need to be avoided by people with fructose intolerance. Discuss this with your doctor.

Use with caution in

- Decreased liver function

Not to be used in

- Allergy to any of the active ingredients

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

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