Cidocomb contains 2 different types of medicine. One medicine is called fusidic acid. It is a type of antibiotic. The other medicine is called betamethasone valerate. It is a type of corticosteroid (steroid). These 2 medicines work at the same time in different ways. Cidocomb works by: The antibiotic killing germs (bacteria) that cause infections. The corticosteroid reducing any swelling, redness oritchiness of your skin. Cidocomb is used to treat: Conditions where the skin is inflamed (eczema ordermatitis) and also infected by germs (bacteria).

Do not use Cidocomb cream if you have any of the following: If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fusidic acid or betamethasone valerate or any of the other ingredients in your medicine. You can find a list of these ingredients in section 6 of this leaflet. To treat a skin condition caused by a fungus, such as athlete’s foot. To treat a skin condition caused by a virus, such as cold sores or chickenpox. To treat skin conditions caused only by bacteria, such as boils or spots. To treat skin conditions caused by tuberculosis (TB) or syphilis. To treat a skin condition called perioral dermatitis. This is a red spotty rash around your mouth or chin. To treat a skin condition called rosacea. This is redness and inflammation over your nose and cheeks. Ask your doctor if you are unsure. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before and during use of Cidocomb: Do not use the cream on yourself or a child for more than2 weeks; this is to avoid bacteria becoming resistant to the antibiotic and to avoid the steroid causing you side effects. Take special care if you are going to use this medicine near your eyes or the eyes of a child. If the cream gets into the eye, this may lead to glaucoma. Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances. If you use the cream over a long time or in large amounts it may make the chance of getting any side effects or infections higher. Also, your skin may get more sensitive to this medicine. You must not use the medicine for a long time on your face. Unless your doctor has told you to, you must not use Cidocomb on open wounds or sensitive areas such as the nostrils, ears, lips or genitals. Unless your doctor has told you to, you must not use Cidocomb on thin skin, skin ulcers, broken veins or acne. Adrenal suppression may occur. Signs are tiredness, depression and anxiety. This can be reversed by stopping Cidocomb. Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it. Other medicines and Cidocomb cream Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. Pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. •If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant: Cidocomb should not be used during pregnancy, unless you are told to do so by your doctor. •If you are breast-feeding: Cidocomb may be used by women who are breast-feeding, but the cream should not be applied to the breasts to avoid accidental ingestion by the infant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while using this medicine. Driving and using machines This medicine should not have any effect on your ability to drive or use machines. Check with your doctor if you feel any side effect that may stop you from driving or using machines. Cidocomb contains • Cetostearyl alcohol. This may give you an itchy rash and inflammation on your skin where your medicine is used. • Chlorocresol. This is a preservative. It may give you an allergic reaction. Please read section 4 so you can spot any signs that this may be happening to you. Please ask your doctor if you are worried about any of the ingredients in this medicine.

Do not use Cidocomb cream if you have any of the following: If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fusidic acid or betamethasone valerate or any of the other ingredients in your medicine. You can find a list of these ingredients in section 6 of this leaflet. To treat a skin condition caused by a fungus, such as athlete’s foot. To treat a skin condition caused by a virus, such as cold sores or chickenpox. To treat skin conditions caused only by bacteria, such as boils or spots. To treat skin conditions caused by tuberculosis (TB) or syphilis. To treat a skin condition called perioral dermatitis. This is a red spotty rash around your mouth or chin. To treat a skin condition called rosacea. This is redness and inflammation over your nose and cheeks. Ask your doctor if you are unsure. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before and during use of Cidocomb: Do not use the cream on yourself or a child for more than2 weeks; this is to avoid bacteria becoming resistant to the antibiotic and to avoid the steroid causing you side effects. Take special care if you are going to use this medicine near your eyes or the eyes of a child. If the cream gets into the eye, this may lead to glaucoma. Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances. If you use the cream over a long time or in large amounts it may make the chance of getting any side effects or infections higher. Also, your skin may get more sensitive to this medicine. You must not use the medicine for a long time on your face. Unless your doctor has told you to, you must not use Cidocomb on open wounds or sensitive areas such as the nostrils, ears, lips or genitals. Unless your doctor has told you to, you must not use Cidocomb on thin skin, skin ulcers, broken veins or acne. Adrenal suppression may occur. Signs are tiredness, depression and anxiety. This can be reversed by stopping Cidocomb. Do not smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it. Other medicines and Cidocomb cream Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines. Pregnancy and breastfeeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. •If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant: Cidocomb should not be used during pregnancy, unless you are told to do so by your doctor. •If you are breast-feeding: Cidocomb may be used by women who are breast-feeding, but the cream should not be applied to the breasts to avoid accidental ingestion by the infant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while using this medicine. Driving and using machines This medicine should not have any effect on your ability to drive or use machines. Check with your doctor if you feel any side effect that may stop you from driving or using machines. Cidocomb contains • Cetostearyl alcohol. This may give you an itchy rash and inflammation on your skin where your medicine is used. • Chlorocresol. This is a preservative. It may give you an allergic reaction. Please read section 4 so you can spot any signs that this may be happening to you. Please ask your doctor if you are worried about any of the ingredients in this medicine.

If you use more Cidocomb cream than you should Tell your doctor straight away if you have used more Cidocomb than you should. You may need to stop using this medicine. If you forget to use Cidocomb cream If you forget to use the cream at the right time, use it as soon as you remember. Then use this medicine again at the usual time. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you have any further questions about using this medicine, please ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Important side effects to look out for: Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following happen. You may need to stop your treatment: •You have difficulty breathing •Your face or throat swell •Your skin develops a severe rash. The following less serious side effects have also been reported. If any of them last a long time or cause problems, you should tell your doctor or nurse as soon as possible: Any of the problems listed below are more likely if the medicine is used for a long time, in large amounts or on skin folds (such as armpits or under breasts). These problems are more likely in babies and children. They are also more likely if the skin is covered with a dressing, bandage or nappy. Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) •Itchy rash and skin inflammation in the area where the medicine is used •Worsening of your eczema •Burning feeling •Itching •Dry skin •Application site pain •Application site irritation. Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) •Skin redness •Hives •Skin rash •Application site swelling •Application site blisters. Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data) •Blurred vision. Some side effects are known to be caused by betamethasone valerate (steroid), one of the ingredients in Cidocomb. You should tell your doctor if any of the side effects occur: •Adrenal glands may stop working properly. Signs are tiredness, depression and anxiety •Glaucoma •Thinning of the skin •Red spotty rash around the mouth or chin •Stretch marks •Small veins near the surface of the skin become visible •Changes in growth of your body hair •Excessive sweating •Lightening of your skin colour •Redness and pimples around the mouth •Redness of the skin, nose or mouth •Formation of cataracts.

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. • Store below 25°C. • Shelf life after first opening is 18 weeks. • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines if you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.