Fusidic Acid Cream for Impetigo

Yes. Fusidic acid cream is the antibiotic cream recommended by NICE for small, localised patches of impetigo when hydrogen peroxide cream is not suitable. It works well against the bacteria that most commonly cause impetigo.

Hydrogen peroxide cream is usually tried first. Learn more about Crystacide cream for impetigo.

Complete our online consultation for a clinical assessment by one of our experienced prescribers to find out whether you’re eligible for a prescription to buy fusidic acid 2% cream online.

Fucidin is a brand name for fusidic acid cream. They contain the same active ingredient and work in the same way.

Impetigo usually starts as red sores or blisters that quickly burst and leave golden-brown, crusty patches, often around the nose and mouth or on the hands. The sores can be itchy. It can look different on brown and black skin, where the redness may be harder to see.

You cannot buy fusidic acid cream over the counter at a pharmacy as it is a prescription-only medication. This means you must have a prescription from a licensed prescriber to buy fusidic acid cream for impetigo.

If you think you have impetigo, you can fill out our simple online questionnaire to start your consultation with one of our UK-registered prescribers. Then, if prescribed, you can buy fusidic acid 2% cream through our online pharmacy with fast UK delivery.

You can order fusidic acid 2% cream through an online pharmacy after a clinical assessment with a registered prescriber. A prescriber will only prescribe fusidic acid cream if it’s clinically appropriate for you and your situation.

Do not buy antibiotics from pharmacies or websites that do not require a consultation with a medical professional.

At My Chemist Plus, you can have a free consultation with a UK-registered, experienced prescriber for fusidic acid cream. If prescribed, you can order fusidic acid cream online with fast UK-wide delivery. Fill out a quick health questionnaire to get started.

Yes. Impetigo spreads easily through touch and shared items. To stop it spreading:

• Stay off work until the sores have dried and crusted over, or for 48 hours after starting antibiotic treatment
• Don’t scratch or touch the sores, and wash your hands often
• Don’t share towels, flannels or bedding, and wash them at a high temperature
• Avoid close contact with others, especially babies and people with a weakened immune system

Always follow your prescriber’s instructions and use it for the full 5 days, even if the sores start to heal.

• Wash your hands, then gently clean the affected area and pat it dry.
• Apply a thin layer of cream to the sores three times a day, for 5 days.
• Wash your hands straight after applying it.
• Avoid getting the cream in your eyes.

If you forget an application, apply it as soon as you remember, then carry on as normal. Do not apply extra cream to make up for a missed application.

The usual course is 5 days. Do not use it for longer than you have been told to, as bacteria can become resistant to fusidic acid. This also means it should not be used again for impetigo within the next year unless a clinician advises it.

Many people notice the sores start to dry and heal within a few days. If your impetigo has not improved after 5 days, or it is spreading, seek medical advice.

You can usually use fusidic acid cream if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. If you’re breastfeeding, do not apply it to the breast area. Let your prescriber know during your consultation.

Yes, you can use fusidic acid cream on impetigo on your face, but keep it away from your eyes. If the impetigo is near your eyes, speak to a GP.

Speak to a GP or NHS 111 if:

• The sores are spreading despite treatment, or are not improving after 5 days
• You have a high temperature or feel unwell
• The skin around the sores becomes red, hot, swollen and painful, which could be cellulitis
• You keep getting impetigo