Stafoban Ointment belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics used to treat infections of the skin such as impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin), cellulitis (swelling, redness, and pain in the infected area),  infected cuts, burns, wounds, grazes, abrasions, ulcers, boils, abscesses, spots, carbuncles (cluster of boils), infected eczema and infected contact dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). 

Stafoban Ointment contains Fusidic acid, an antibiotic that works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow and multiply. Thereby, it stops the growth of bacteria without killing them directly. Then the bacteria eventually die, or the immune system destroys them and clears the infection.

Stafoban Ointment is for external use only. Use Stafoban Ointment as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to use Stafoban Ointment for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience irritation or itching at the site of the application. Most of these side effects of Stafoban Ointment do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to fusidic acid, other topical antibiotics, or any other ingredients, do not use Stafoban Ointment. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) that is in contact with Stafoban Ointment may catch fire and burn easily. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Stafoban Ointment. Do not apply Stafoban Ointment in large amounts or use for a long time than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects, antibiotic resistance and makes skin more sensitive to Stafoban Ointment.

Stafoban Ointment is an antibiotic used to treat infections of the skin such as impetigo (a weeping, crusty and swollen patch of skin), cellulitis (swelling, redness, and pain in the infected area),  infected cuts, burns, wounds, grazes, abrasions, ulcers, boils, abscesses, spots, carbuncles (cluster of boils), infected eczema and infected contact dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). Stafoban Ointment works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, and multiply. Thereby, it stops the growth of bacteria without killing them directly. Then the bacteria eventually die, or the immune system destroys them and clears the infection. Also, Stafoban Ointment is used to treat folliculitis (inflammation of one or more hair follicles), paronychia (infection of the tissue surrounding a fingernail or toenail), erythrasma (infection with brown, scaly skin patches, especially in the folds of the body) and sycosis barbae (infection of the bearded skin).

If you are allergic to fusidic acid, other topical antibiotics or any other ingredients, do not use Stafoban Ointment. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as the fabric (bedding, clothing, dressings) that is in contact with Stafoban Ointment may catch fire and burn easily which is a serious fire hazard. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Stafoban Ointment. Do not apply Stafoban Ointment in large amounts or use for a long time than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects, antibiotic resistance and makes skin more sensitive to Stafoban Ointment.

• You are advised to apply any other lotions, creams or ointments including cosmetics and moisturizers after 30 minutes of applying Stafoban Ointment as using both at the same time may reduce the effectiveness of Stafoban Ointment.