Corticosteroids with Anti-infectives (topical)
Drug Safety Update
May 2024: Topical steroids: introduction of new labelling and a reminder of the possibility of severe side effects, including Topical Steroid Withdrawal Reactions
September 2021: Topical corticosteroids: information on the risk of topical steroid withdrawal reactions
August 2017: Corticosteroids: rare risk of central serious chorioretinopathy with local as well as systemic use.
For the general actions, warnings and prescribing notes for steroids, see Corticosteroid responsive conditions
Moderate potency corticosteroid
Clobetasone 0.05% plus oxytetracycline 3% and nystatin 100000 units per gram.
| Pack |
|---|
| 30 gram |
Mild potency corticosteroid
Hydrocortisone 1% plus fusidic acid 2%
| Pack |
|---|
| 30 gram |
| 60 gram |
Mild potency corticosteroid
Hydrocortisone 0.5% plus benzylkonium chloride 0.2% , nystatin 3% , dimeticone 10%
| Pack |
|---|
| 30 gram |
- On Formulary Preferred
- On Formulary Second Line
- On Formulary Third Line
- Specialist Initiation
- Secondary Care Only
- Not Approved for Formulary