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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

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