Fucidin H Cream 5g — Fusidic Acid + Hydrocortisone for Infected Eczema

Fucidin H Cream is a topical medication for infected inflammatory skin conditions, combining two active ingredients:

• Fusidic acid 2% — a Fusidane-class antibiotic inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, particularly effective against Staphylococcus aureus
• Hydrocortisone acetate 1% — a mild corticosteroid (Class I) reducing inflammation, redness, swelling, and itch

This dual mechanism allows Fucidin H Cream to treat both infection and inflammation simultaneously — unlike plain Fucidin Cream (Fusidic acid only) which addresses infection alone. Manufactured by LEO Pharma, Denmark.

Fucidin H Cream is indicated for inflammatory skin conditions with bacterial infection, including:

• Infected Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis — broken eczematous skin colonized by bacteria, causing increased redness, weeping, and intense itch
• Infected Contact Dermatitis — contact rash with open skin areas and secondary infection
• Infected Seborrhoeic Dermatitis — scalp or facial seborrhoeic inflammation with bacterial complications

Signs of secondary bacterial infection in a rash: deeper redness and swelling | weeping or pus discharge | intensified itch and pain | warmth compared to surrounding skin

⚠️ Fucidin H Cream is not suitable for bacterial infections without inflammation (e.g., impetigo without eczema) — plain Fucidin Cream (Fusidic acid only) is more appropriate in those cases.

Correct application of Fucidin H Cream:

• Frequency: Apply 3-4 times daily; adults max 14 days, children max 7 days
• Amount: Thin layer sufficient to cover the affected area
• Area: Apply only to affected skin; avoid widespread use

Steps: Wash hands before applying → clean and pat dry the area → apply a thin layer evenly → wash hands again → do not cover with occlusive dressings (increases steroid absorption)

Missed application: apply when remembered; skip if close to next scheduled time. Never double-apply.

Fucidin H Cream is safe when used correctly, but may cause side effects from both active ingredients:

From Fusidic acid:

• Burning or irritation at application site — usually mild, resolves with continued use
• Contact allergy/rash — uncommon; discontinue immediately if it occurs

From Hydrocortisone (corticosteroid) with prolonged use:

• Skin thinning (atrophy) | stretch marks (striae) | skin discoloration (hypopigmentation)
• Increased fungal infection risk as corticosteroids suppress local immunity

Stop and consult a pharmacist immediately if: increased redness, swelling, or itch | no improvement within 7 days | worsening pus or spreading infection

⚠️ Contains a corticosteroid — avoid prolonged or widespread use without consulting a pharmacist.

Do not use Fucidin H Cream if you have:

• Known allergy to Fusidic acid, Hydrocortisone, or any excipient
• Viral skin infections (herpes simplex, chickenpox) — corticosteroids worsen these
• Fungal skin infections — corticosteroids may allow fungal spread
• Cutaneous tuberculosis | Rosacea | Perioral Dermatitis

Special groups:

• Children — higher skin absorption; max 7 days; consult pharmacist first
• Pregnancy/breastfeeding — avoid widespread or prolonged use; consult a doctor
• Face — thinner skin; short-term only; avoid eye area
• Armpits/groin — higher absorption in skin folds; use with caution

Combining multiple topical corticosteroids increases cumulative side-effect risk — consult a pharmacist before concurrent use.

Choosing the right topical cream for skin inflammation is critical, as each formulation serves a different purpose:

• Fucidin H Cream — Fusidic acid + Hydrocortisone: kills bacteria AND reduces inflammation/itch simultaneously — best for infected eczema or dermatitis
• Fucidin Cream — Fusidic acid only (no corticosteroid): antibacterial only — best for skin infections without inflammation, such as impetigo or infected wounds
• Dermovate Cream — Clobetasol propionate: potent corticosteroid (Class I) for severe inflammation — no antibacterial action, best for severe non-infected inflammatory conditions (coming to store soon)
• Elomet (Mometasone) — medium-potency corticosteroid (Class III): reduces inflammation/itch — no antibacterial action, best for general non-infected eczema or dermatitis

Quick summary: Fucidin H = antibiotic + mild steroid for infected eczema | Fucidin Cream = antibiotic only | Dermovate/Elomet = anti-inflammatory steroids (no antibacterial effect)

Fucidin H Cream has minimal systemic absorption and rarely interacts with oral medications. Key precautions:

• Other topical corticosteroids — avoid concurrent use with Elomet/Dermovate on the same area; increases cumulative steroid exposure
• Moisturizers — apply Fucidin H Cream first, wait 10-15 minutes, then apply moisturizer
• Other topical antibiotics — avoid combining on the same area to reduce resistance risk

Using multiple topical products simultaneously? Consult a pharmacist to plan the application sequence.

How quickly Fucidin H Cream works depends on infection and inflammation severity:

• Itch/inflammation — Hydrocortisone begins reducing symptoms within 24-48 hours
• Bacterial infection — Fusidic acid acts within 24 hours; infections typically clear in 5-7 days
• Visible improvement — within 5-7 days; severe cases may need the full 14-day course

Signs it's working: itch reduces in 1-2 days → redness/swelling decreases in 3-4 days → weeping dries in 5-7 days → skin texture normalizes

No improvement after 7 days? Consult a pharmacist — may be fungal, viral, or resistant bacterial infection.

Where to buy Fucidin H Cream?

Order Fucidin H Cream online at Intimo Life with nationwide delivery across Thailand in 1-3 business days. Discreetly packaged — product name not printed on the outer parcel.