Sodium fusidate

Sodium fusidate is often prescribed to treat bone infections caused by this bacterium. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria. Sodium fusidate is also prescribed for other infections caused by staphylococcal bacteria, such as some skin infections.
Sodium fusidate is a salt of a medicine called fusidic acid. You may find either of these names being given as the ingredient of Fucidin®, depending upon whether you are prescribed tablets or liquid medicine.

How to take Sodium fusidate 
    Before you start this treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside your pack. The leaflet will give you more information about your treatment and a full list of side-effects which you may experience from taking this antibiotic.
    Take this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to. As a guide, the usual dose of tablets for an adult is one or two tablets taken two or three times daily. It may, however, be more than this if you have a particularly severe infection. Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you what dose is right for you, and this information will also be printed on the label of the pack to remind you. If you (or your child) have been given the liquid medicine, this is prescribed three times daily and should be taken just after a meal or a snack. Your doctor will tell you how much of the medicine should be taken for each dose.
    Space your doses out evenly during the day, and keep taking this medicine until the course is finished unless your doctor tells you to stop. A course of treatment for a skin infection often lasts around 5-10 days. It will last for longer than this (often 6-12 weeks) if you are taking it for osteomyelitis. It is important that you finish the course of treatment (even if you feel better), as otherwise your infection may come back. If you still feel unwell after finishing your course of treatment, make another appointment to see your doctor for further advice.
    If you forget to take a dose when it is due, take one as soon as you remember. Try to take the correct number of doses each day, but do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a forgotten one.