Fusidic acid

This is essentially an antistaphylococcal agent. It should always be used in combina­tion with another antibiotic to prevent emergence of resistance e.g. cloxacillin, or in the case of MRSA/ORSA, rifampicin, cotrimoxazole or even o quinolone should be considered. Gastric irritation, when taken by mouth, and skin rashes are the only com­mon side effects.