Strifus
Strifus cream is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat bacterial skin infections.
Form
emulsiovoide
Strength
20 mg/g
Active Ingredient
Fusidic acid
Manufacturer
Strides Nordic ApS
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you the exact amount, but usually a small amount for the affected area.
Method
Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin layer of cream gently to the infected skin area 2-3 times a day. If the area is covered with a dressing, you may apply it less often.
Important
Use no more than 2-3 times a day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Treatment usually lasts no more than two weeks.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Rash or itching
- •Redness of the skin
- •Itchy, red rash with warmth and swelling where the cream was applied (contact dermatitis or eczema)
- •Pain, irritation (stinging), or burning sensation on the treated skin area
RARE
- •Your eyes may itch strongly and have watery discharge.
- •Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, throat, or tongue, which may cause difficulty swallowing or breathing.
- •Hives or blisters.
- •Difficulty breathing (sign of a severe allergic reaction).
- •Tingling or swelling of your lips and mouth (sign of a severe allergic reaction).
- •Swelling of your face or throat (sign of a severe allergic reaction).
- •Severe skin rash (sign of a severe allergic reaction).
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to fusidic acid or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, especially when applying to the face, as it can cause irritation. If it gets in your eyes, rinse immediately with cold water.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
- Some ingredients (cetyl alcohol, butylhydroxyanisole, potassium sorbate, polysorbates) can cause local skin reactions or irritation.
- Continue using the medicine for the full duration recommended by your doctor, even if your symptoms improve sooner.
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- If your skin does not show signs of improvement after 7 days, stop using the cream and contact your doctor.