Fucidin 2 % Cream is for external use only. It is available as creams, ointment, dusting powder and lotion dosage forms. Your doctor will decide the dosage form, dose and duration of use based on your condition. Before application clean and dry the affected area. Apply a thin layer over the affected parts of the skin. Fucidin Cream is an antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria on your skin. It prevents the synthesis of essential proteins necessary for the survival of bacteria. It is effective against skin infections such as boils, impetigo, and infected hair follicles. Fusidic acid cream and sodium fusidate ointment are antibacterial preparations which usually clear skin infection quickly, particularly where the infection only covers a small area. Find out how fusidic acid cream can help treat skin infections . Learn about its uses, price, potential side effects and how to use it effectively.