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Medicines sodium fusidateQuestion & answer

sodium fusidate · Medicine question

By which route is sodium fusidate (Fucidin) ointment administered?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Sodium fusidate (Fucidin) ointment is administered cutaneously, by application to the skin.

Sources for this answer

Fucidin OintmentLeo Laboratories Limited · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 15Document updated 27 July 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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