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Is there any side effect of foban?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Foban – ointment?: The active ingredient in Foban is sodium fusidate. Possible side effects include skin rash, skin redness, pain & itching. Rare side effects include blisters, angioedema. Long-term use has potential to develop antibiotic resistance.

Answered 9/21/2014

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