Fusiderm-B® 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.
Fusiderm-B® works by:
• The antibiotic killing germs (bacteria) that cause infections.
• The corticosteroid reducing any swelling, redness or itchiness of
your skin.
Fusiderm-B® is used to treat:
• Conditions where the skin is inflamed (eczema or dermatitis) and
also infected by germs (bacteria).

Do not use Fusiderm-B®
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fusidic acid or
betamethasone valerate or to 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 or pharmacist before using Fusiderm-B®:
• Do not use the cream on yourself or a child for more than
2 weeks; this is to avoid the 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.
• 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 Fusiderm-
B® 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 Fusiderm-
B® 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 Fusiderm-B®.
Other medicines and Fusiderm-B®
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently
taken or might take any other medicines. This includes any
medicines which you have bought without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
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: Fusiderm-
B® should not be used during pregnancy unless you are told to
do so by your doctor.
• If you are breast-feeding: Fusiderm-B® 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.
Fusiderm-B® contains
• Cetostearyl alcohol. This may give you an itchy rash and
inflammation on your skin where your medicine is used.
Please ask your doctor if you are worried about any of the
ingredients in this medicine.

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
How to apply Fusiderm-B®
This medicine is only for use on your skin or the skin of a child over
6 years. Do not swallow it. Do not put it inside your body.
Remove the cap. Check the seal is not broken before you first use the
cream. Then push the spike in the cap through the seal on the tube.
Always wash your hands before using Fusiderm-B®. Rub the
medicine gently on the skin. If you use it on your face be careful
to avoid your eyes.
Unless you are using the cream to treat your hands, always wash
your hands after using Fusiderm-B®.
If you accidentally get any medicine in your eye, wash it out with
cold water straight away. Then bathe your eye with eyewash if
possible. Your eye may sting. If you start to have any problems with
your sight or your eye is sore, contact your doctor immediately.
How much Fusiderm-B® to use
Your doctor will tell you how much Fusiderm-B® to use.
The usual treatment time is up to 2 weeks. Ask your doctor before
using this medicine for any longer.
You should notice your skin improve after just a few days of using
the cream. If there is no improvement after 7 days you should stop
using the cream and go back to your doctor.
Usually, you should use this medicine twice each day. Use it in the
morning and evening. To remind you to use the medicine it may
help to use it when you do another regular action, such as
brushing your teeth.
If you have been told to cover the skin with any dressings or
bandages you may not need to use the medicine so often. Follow
the advice of your doctor.

Adults and children over 6 years:
Your doctor should tell you the dose that is right for you or the
child. If your doctor has told you the amount of cream to use then
keep to this advice. If not, the following guide will help you to use
the correct amount.
You can use your first (index) finger to measure how much
Fusiderm-B® to use. Squeeze the cream along your finger from the
tip to the first joint as shown in the diagram. This is called a fingertip
unit.

If you use more Fusiderm-B® than you should
Tell your doctor straight away if you have used more Fusiderm-
B® than you should. You may need to stop taking this medicine.
If you forget to use Fusiderm-B®
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 take 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, Fusiderm-B® 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 children. They are also more
likely if the skin is covered with a dressing or bandage.
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.
Some side effects are known to be caused by betamethasone
valerate (steroid), one of the ingredients in Fusiderm-B®. 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.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use Fusiderm-B® after the expiry date on the tube or
carton. The expiry date is the last day of that month.
• Do not store the medicine above 30°C.
• Do not use the tube for more than 3 months after you first open it.
• Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household
waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away any medicines
you no longer use. These measures will help protect the
environment.