Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream
Intended to treat superficial bacterial infections to manage skin inflammation.
- Category
- Skin Care
- Active ingredients
- Betamethasone · Fusidic Acid
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 2/0.12%
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream vary by country.
Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream details
- Conditions
- Eczema · Infected Dermatitis
- Alternative names
- Fucidin H; Fusiderm B
- Therapeutic class
- Corticosteroid; Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Glucocorticoid; Fusidane
- Contraindications
- acne rosacea; perioral dermatitis; fungal skin infections
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid use on face or intertriginous areas; limit treatment duration
- Minor side effects
- irritation; dryness
- Moderate side effects
- telangiectasia; secondary infection
- Serious side effects
- atrophy, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Patient summary
- intended to treat superficial bacterial infections to manage skin inflammation.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Leo Pharma
- Onset Time
- 3–7 days
- Duration
- apply twice daily
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- none
- Age restrictions
- Caution in infants.
Mechanism of action
Betamethasone acts as a potent anti-inflammatory corticosteroid, while fusidic acid inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, targeting susceptible skin pathogens.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: consult physician. Breastfeeding: caution not to apply to breast area.
What you will receive
Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Betamethasone / Fusidic Acid, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient as the brand-name versions, at the same dose, by regulatory standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream
Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream is a topical combination treatment for eczema and infected dermatitis. This product contains the active ingredients Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid. Also available under brands like Fucidin H and Fusiderm B, this treatment is supplied in a tube with 2/0.12% strength.
Buying Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream online
Betamethasone and Fusidic Acid Cream is registered across 14 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. As one of the most ordered skin treatments across the region, it helps expats maintain a consistent supply for their skin care needs. Online access provides a reliable way to obtain this product without needing to visit local stockists, regardless of where users are based in Asia.