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Medicines fusidic acidQuestion & answer

fusidic acid · Medicine question

By what route is Fucidin cream (fusidic acid) administered?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Fucidin cream (fusidic acid) is administered cutaneously, by application to the skin.

Sources for this answer

Fucidin CreamLeo Laboratories Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 13Document updated 11 June 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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