What Are The Repercussions Of Accidental Ingestion Of Ointment Containing Fusidic Acid?

Posted on Mon, 8 Feb 2016

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Mon, 8 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : I applied attached ointment(pinch)on my son (4.5 years)wound. Accidentally he swallowed little. is it ok?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It should be ok and nothing serious will happen if little cream swallowed..

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I understand your concern.

You are saying that your son swallowed a little of ointment (that contains fusidic acid), then, usually, nothing worrisome won't happen.

If his bowel movement is ok and general health is ok, then, nothing worrisome (no side effect will be produced).

If it has passed already 48 hours after swallowing, and nothing happened, then, everything is ok.

All the best!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar