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fusidic acid · Medicine question

What is the shelf life of Fucidin cream (fusidic acid)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Fucidin cream (fusidic acid) has a shelf life of 3 years.

Sources for this answer

Fucidin CreamLeo Laboratories Limited · emc · SmPC §6.3 Shelf life · Version 13Document updated 11 June 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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