Fusidic acid and pregnancy
It's safe to use fusidic acid cream, ointment or eye drops while you're pregnant. Very little of the medicine gets to your baby, and the small amount that does will not harm them.
Fusicid acid and breastfeeding
It's OK to use fusidic acid cream, ointment or eye drops while you're breastfeeding. It is very unlikely that any fusidic acid will get into your breast milk.
When using the cream or ointment, be careful that your baby does not come into contact with the areas of your body you have put it on. Wash your hands after you have applied it and before picking up your baby.
If you need to put the cream or ointment on your nipple area, wash it off before feeding your baby. It's easier to wash off the cream than the ointment.
If your baby is not feeding as well as usual, or if you have any other concerns about your baby, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, health visitor or midwife.
Fusidic acid and fertility
There's no evidence to suggest that using fusidic acid reduces fertility in either men or women.