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Patient Information Leaflet

FuciBET^® Cream

This leaflet gives you some helpful information about using FuciBET Cream. Read the leaflet carefully before you use the Cream. If you have any questions, or you are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What is FuciBET?
FuciBET is a smooth white Cream which contains
i)	fusidic acid 2%, an antibiotic which kills the bacteria causing the infection,
ii)	betamethasone 0.1%, a steroid which reduces swelling, itch and redness,
iii)	cetomacrogol 1000, cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, liquid paraffin, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, white soft paraffin and purified water.

The Cream is available on prescription only in tubes of 15g, 30g and 60g.*
* 60g tube available in UK only.

•	Use the cap to break the seal on the tube
•	A small amount of the Cream is usually applied two or three times a day to the affected areas of your skin.
•	Your doctor may advise covering the area with polythene film overnight to help treatment. As your eczema gets better, your doctor may tell you to use the Cream less often.

What should I remember when applying the Cream?

•	Avoid getting the Cream in your eyes, since it may cause stinging or other problems. If it does get in your eye, bathe the eye with water.
•	If the Cream is accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor immediately.

What should I do if I forget to use the Cream?

•	If you forget to use the Cream at the right time, use it as soon as you remember. Then continue as before.

AFTER USING THE CREAM

•	You should notice an improvement after just a few days of using the Cream. However, if your skin complaint gets worse or if you have any other unexpected problems, see your doctor.

Product Licence Holder
Leo Laboratories Limited
Longwick Road
Princes Risborough
Bucks. HP27 9RR

Manufacturer and Product Authorisation Holder
Leo Laboratories Limited
Cashel Road
Dublin 12
Ireland

•	When used in large quantities over a long period of time, the Cream may be absorbed through the skin and this may increase the possibility of changes in the skin (the skin may seem thinner than normal and the blood veins close to the skin surface may be more noticeable). Long-term treatment should be avoided in infants, children and pregnant women.
	
•	Remember this treatment is for you. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Do not let other people use your Cream even if their skin problem seems to be the same as yours.

What it FuciBET Cream used for?
The Cream is used to treat various forms of eczema when there is a bacterial infection also present.

BEFORE USING THE CREAM

•	As with other prescription medicines, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you become pregnant during your treatment.
•	Do not use the Cream if you are allergic to any of the ingredients, as listed above.
•	FuciBET Cream is usually used for certain types of eczema. Do not use on skin conditions other than those described by your doctor.

USING THE CREAM

•	Follow your doctor's instructions about when and how to use the Cream. Read the label carefully. Your pharmacist will explain if you are not sure.

STORING THE CREAM

•	Keep the tube in a safe place where children cannot reach it.
•	Do not use the Cream after the expiry date given on the tube.

Date leaflet last revised: November 1994

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