Source: Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority (NZ) Revision Year: 2022 Publisher: AFT Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Level 1, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland, 0622, New Zealand
The topical treatment of superficial bacterial infections, cutaneous candidosis and dermatological conditions known to respond to topical steroid therapy when threatened or complicated by bacterial or candidal superinfections.
These include:
Apply to the affected areas two to four times daily.
Rebound of pre-existing dermatoses can occur with abrupt discontinuation of topical corticosteroid preparations.
Natural thinning of the skin occurs in the elderly; hence corticosteroids should be used sparingly and for short periods of time.
Topically applied corticosteroids can be absorbed in sufficient amounts to produce systemic effects.
For advice on the management of overdose please contact the National Poisons Centre on 0800 POISON (0800 764766).
24 months.
Store below 25°C.
15 g tubes.
No special precautions.
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