1. What Fucicort® cream is:
Fucicort® combines the topical antibacterial action of fusidic acid with the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects of
betamethasone. Betamethasone valerate is a topical steroid for the treatment of inflammatory dermatoses.
When applied topically, fusidic acid is effective against Staphylococci, Streptococci, Corynebacteria, Neisseria and certain
Clostridia and Bacteroides. The antibacterial activity of fusidic acid is not diminished in the presence of betamethasone.
2. What is Fucicort® cream used for:
Fucicort® is indicated in inflammatory dermatoses where bacterial infection is present or likely to occur.
Inflammatory dermatoses include atopic eczema, discoid eczema, stasis eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, contact dermatitis,
lichen simples chronicus, psoriasis, discoid lupus erythematosus.

Dosage and duration of treatment
Uncovered lesions: 2-3 daily applications. A single treatment course should not normally exceed 2 weeks.
Covered lesions: Less frequent application may be adequate.
Adults and children: To be applied in thin layer 2-3 times daily

Contra-indications
Topical corticosteroides are contra-indicated in viral, tuberculous and fungal skin infections, perioral dermatitis, acne
rosacea and ulcerative condition.
Hypersensitivity to any component.
Precautions
Long-term continuous therapy should be avoided, particularly in the face, on flexures, and intertrigenous areas, and in
infants and children. Topical steroids should not be used extensively in pregnancy - fetal abnormalities have been seen
in animals due to systemic absorption.

Pregnancy and Lactation
Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Fucicort®.
- if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. You must not use your medicine for a long time or in large
ammounts.
- if you are breast-feeding. Fucicort® can be used by women who are breast-feeding, however, it should not be used
directly on the breast.
Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while using this medicine.

3. How to use Fucicort® cream
Always wash your hands before using Fucicort®. Rub the cream gently in thin layer on the skin. Unless you are using the
cream to treat your hands, always wash your hands after using Fucicort®.
Contra-indications
Topical corticosteroides are contra-indicated in viral, tuberculous and fungal skin infections, perioral dermatitis, acne
rosacea and ulcerative condition.
Hypersensitivity to any component.
Precautions
Long-term continuous therapy should be avoided, particularly in the face, on flexures, and intertrigenous areas, and in
infants and children. Topical steroids should not be used extensively in pregnancy - fetal abnormalities have been seen
in animals due to systemic absorption.

4. Possible side effects
Hypersensitivity has rarely been encountered. As with other topical corticosteroids, prolonged and intensive treatment
may cause local atrophic changes of the skin, such as striae, thinning and dilatation of the superficial blood vessels,
particularly when occlusive dressing is used or when skin folds are involved. Systemic absorption, sufficient to produce
hypercorticism/ adrenal suppression, can occur with prolonged or extensive use, especially when used under occlusion/
napkin.
Infants and children are particularly at risk.
Caution should be exercised if a topical steroid is used near the eye. Glaucoma might be the result if the preparation
enters the eye.

5. How to store Fucicort® cream
Do not store above 25°C.