Fucidin H Cream

Fucidin H is a double-action treatment

Treating infected eczema (or any infected skin condition) is complicated. You’re not just trying to clear up one issue, you’re trying to eliminate two at the same time. Rather than juggling multiple treatments, you need an option that hits all the requirements in one solution.

Fucidin H was created to do just that, containing two active ingredients, each with a different function. The first is fusidic acid, an antibiotic that prevents infections from growing. The second is hydrocortisone, an anti-inflammatory that effectively brings down swelling.

By attacking the problem on two fronts, Fucidin H works quickly to clear up the infected skin and eliminate your discomfort so you can get back to full health as soon as possible.

How Fucidin H works

Fucidin H was created to do just that, containing two active ingredients, each with a different function. The first is fusidic acid, an antibiotic that damages bacteria and prevents them from multiplying. It doesn’t actively kill them, but when they can’t spread, they die off or get killed by the immune system, so any infections present clear up over time.

The second is hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid, which means it works to stop the skin from becoming inflamed through reducing the dilation of blood vessels. In short, it reduces the chemical release that leads to swelling, allowing the affected skin to heal.

By attacking the problem on two fronts, Fucidin H works quickly to clear up the infected skin and eliminate your discomfort so you can get back to full health as soon as possible.

Avoiding skin infections

The easiest way to deal with a skin infection is to avoid getting it in the first place, and there are steps you can take to do this when you suffer a flare up of a skin condition:

• Treat the affected area as soon as you can, keeping it moisturised and using steroid creams when recommended by your doctor.
• Stay away from known irritants that might make the problem worse.
• Resist the urge to itch the affected skin; scratching could make it split, leaving it open to infection.

You should also try to avoid any factors that might cause further flare ups, such as:

• Stress
• Injury
• Hormonal changes
• Binge drinking
• Smoking
• Using particular medicines (consult your doctor)

While Fucidin H is a great option for dealing with infected skin, avoidance is always the best option, especially because this cream should only be used for up to two weeks. Extended use yields diminishing returns and makes side effects more likely.

If you suffer from a chronic skin condition such as eczema, dermatitis, or psoriasis, you should regularly moisturise the affected areas (normally around four times daily) to help keep the skin healthy and prevent outbreaks. Moisturisers like Diprobase or Dermol are good options.

When is Fucidin H not a good option?

You should absolutely not use Fucidin H in any of the following scenarios:

• You are allergic to any of its listed ingredients
• You’re trying to treat rosacea (a condition causing redness of the face and cheeks)
• You’re trying to treat spots around your chin or mouth
• You’re trying to treat skin infections that cover a large area
• You’re trying to treat acne
• You’re trying to treat eczema or dermatitis that is not infected

Conditions such as acne and rosacea need special treatments, and this cream will not prove an effective remedy.

Visit our acne treatments and our rosacea treatments to see some better options. If you have an inflamed skin condition (such as eczema or dermatitis) with no signs of infection, a corticosteroid treatment like Eumovate or Betnovate would be a cheaper and more effective option.

Non-prescription treatment options

If you’ve developed infected eczema or dermatitis but you’re unable or unwilling to use a prescription treatment, there are things you can try, including:

• Moisturisers and emollients: they’ll lessen the pain and help prevent skin cracking
• Bath and shower gels: disinfectant cleaning products can help fight skin infections
• Cotton gloves: wearing gloves lessens the damage you can cause by scratching
• Antihistamine tablets: these will lower the itchiness, helping you leave the skin alone

If no non-prescription treatment options work, let us know. You can upload a photo of the affected skin and we’ll give you a free recommendation. Regardless of the doctor or pharmacy you consult, you should definitely seek a professional medical opinion if you have an infected skin condition.

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Fucidin H Cream Reviews

The best way to know if a treatment is right for you is to read real users reviews first. The below reviews will help in your research when trying to understand what to expect from this treatment, how it works and how effective it will be to treat your condition.

You can view the Fucidin H Cream Patient Information Leaflet here: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5511.pdf

Remember: this medicine is prescription-only, meaning it cannot be sold over the counter. If you want to use it, you’ll first need to get a medical consultation to confirm that it’s safe and recommended in your case.

Fucidin H Cream directions

To apply Fucidin H, follow this process:

• Consult the Patient Information Leaflet included in the tube to see how much you need for the affected part of your body.
• Wash your hands.
• Spread a thin layer onto the inflamed skin before gently rubbing it in.
• Wash your hands after, unless your hands require treatment.

Adults should do this for every affected area on a twice-daily basis, leaving 12 hours between applications if possible. Anyone under the age of 18 must get a doctor’s opinion first.

Symptoms should begin to clear within a couple of days, and the treatment can be used for up to two weeks. If there’s no improvement after a week, stop applying it and see your doctor. Extended use could leave the bacteria resistant, making Fucidin H less effective in the future.

Fucidin H Cream ingredients

The active ingredients contained in Fucidin H are:

• Fusidic acid (antibiotic)
• Hydrocortisone acetate (corticosteroid)

It also contains the following inactive ingredients to make up the complete product:

• Butylhydroxyanisole (E320)
• Cetyl alcohol
• Glycerol
• Liquid paraffin
• Potassium sorbate
• Polysorbate 60
• All-rac-a-tocopherol
• Water
• White soft paraffin

Fucidin H Cream side effects

Some ingredients of Fucidin H (butyl hydroxyanisole, cetyl alcohol, and potassium sorbate) can cause allergic reactions in some people. Before applying the cream thoroughly, test it on a small patch of skin to see how you react.

All other side effects are much more uncommon. They can include:

• An itchy rash and skin inflammation in the treated area
• Worsening of your eczema
• A further skin rash

Realistically, the worst you can expect is an itching or burning sensation on the affected area, but if anything makes you concerned, discuss it with your doctor.

Fucidin H Cream warnings

This medicine is unsuitable for you if you are allergic to any of the listed ingredients.

In addition, Fucidin H should not be used on any of the following conditions:

• Acne
• Perioral dermatitis (a rash around the mouth)
• Viral infections (e.g. cold sores, herpes, chicken pox)
• Bacterial infections which are unrelated to dermatitis
• Fungal infections (e.g. thrush, athlete’s foot)
• Rosacea (a flushing of the skin around the nose)
• Perioral dermatitis (a rash around the mouth/chin)
• Conditions caused by syphilis or tuberculosis
• Open wounds
• Broken veins

Take extra care when using this cream on large areas of skin or anywhere on the face, especially near the eyes. In addition, keep it away from sensitive areas of skin (e.g. the lips, the genitals) unless you’ve been directly told otherwise by your doctor.