Can pregnant women use fusidic acid cream?

Fusidic acid ointment is actually an antibiotic, and for pregnant women, they need to be very careful when using antibiotics, because many antibiotics are not recommended. In this case, can pregnant women use fusidic acid ointment?

In fact, the accuracy of fusidic acid ointment taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not yet been established. Experiments have confirmed that fusidic acid can pass through the placental barrier and be secreted into breast milk after digestion and absorption. Fusidic acid ointment should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Fusidic acid ointment is suitable for a variety of bacterial skin infections. Mainly used for skin infections caused by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacilli. Such as impetigo, furuncle, paronychia, trauma combined infection, sore throat, hidradenitis, erythrasma, folliculitis, acne vulgaris, eczema combined infection, ulcer combined infection, etc.

Fusidic acid ointment should be applied to the wound partially and friction should be reduced; if necessary, the wound can be bandaged with a porous bandage. Take two to three times a day, seven days as a course of treatment, and repeat the course if necessary.

In addition, the local use of fusidic acid ointment generally has no adverse reactions, sometimes there will be mild irritation, and the treatment of deep ulcers on the feet will be accompanied by pain, but generally there is no need to stop taking the medicine. Allergic symptoms are rare.

However, when using fusidic acid ointment, you still need to pay attention to the irritation effect of fusidic acid on the eyes, and try to avoid using it around the eyes; when treating severe skin infections or recurrent skin diseases, systemic antibiotics should be used as an auxiliary.

In general, fusidic acid ointment should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding. And be aware that fusidic acid can irritate the eyes! Try to avoid using it around the eyes!