CP Pharma Fusidic Acid 2% w/w Cream

CP Pharma Fusidic Acid 2% w/w Cream is a topical antibiotic cream containing fusidic acid 2% w/w, used to treat mild bacterial skin infections such as impetigo, infected eczema, infected cuts and abrasions, and other localised skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria on the skin, helping the infection clear and the skin heal.

CP Pharma Fusidic Acid 2% w/w Cream is available in Malaysia and Singapore as a non-prescription product, allowing customers to obtain effective topical antibiotic treatment for common, minor, localised bacterial skin infections without first needing to see a doctor. It should be used for short courses only and is not intended for widespread, deep, or non-improving skin infections, which need medical assessment.

Fusidic acid works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, specifically blocking the action of an enzyme involved in bacterial translation, which prevents the bacteria from producing proteins essential for growth and multiplication. This bacteriostatic action stops the bacterial infection from spreading, allowing the body’s own immune response to clear the remaining bacteria and the skin to heal.

Clean the affected area gently before use, then apply a thin layer of CP Pharma Fusidic Acid 2% w/w Cream to the affected skin, usually 3 to 4 times a day unless otherwise directed by a pharmacist. The affected area may be covered with a gauze dressing if needed, and hands should be washed after application unless the hands are the area being treated.

A thin layer of CP Pharma Fusidic Acid 2% w/w Cream is typically applied to the affected area 3 to 4 times daily for up to 7 days. If there is no improvement within this period, or if the infection appears to be spreading or worsening, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted rather than continuing self-treatment.

CP Pharma Fusidic Acid 2% w/w Cream typically has a shelf life of around 24 to 36 months from the date of manufacture when unopened and stored under recommended conditions. Always check the expiry date printed on the tube and outer carton before use.

Store CP Pharma Fusidic Acid 2% w/w Cream below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the tube tightly capped after each use and out of the reach and sight of children.

• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to fusidic acid or any other ingredient in the cream
• Should not be used near the eyes, inside the nose, mouth, or on mucous membranes
• Not intended for widespread, deep, or severe skin infections without medical assessment
• Prolonged or repeated use beyond the recommended course should be avoided due to the risk of reduced bacterial sensitivity over time

• Topical fusidic acid is minimally absorbed into the bloodstream, so significant systemic drug interactions are uncommon with normal short-term use
• Avoid applying other topical medicated creams to the same area at the same time unless advised by a pharmacist, as this may reduce effectiveness or increase irritation
• Inform your pharmacist if you are using other topical antibiotics or skin treatments before starting this cream
• No significant food interactions are associated with this topical product

• Keep the affected area clean before each application to help the antibiotic work effectively
• Use for the recommended short course only, typically up to 7 days, to help reduce the risk of bacterial resistance
• Avoid sharing towels or personal items with others if the infection is contagious, such as with impetigo
• Do not use on broken skin, deep wounds, or widespread infection without first checking with a pharmacist or doctor
• Seek medical advice if there is no improvement within 7 days or if the infection worsens or spreads

CP Pharma Fusidic Acid 2% w/w Cream is commonly used across Malaysia and Singapore as an accessible over-the-counter treatment for minor localised bacterial skin infections. Customers with diabetes, weakened immune systems, or infections that are widespread, deep, or affecting the face should seek pharmacist or doctor advice before self-treating, as these situations may need a different or additional treatment approach. To help limit antibiotic resistance, this cream should be used only for the recommended duration and not for longer or more frequently than advised.