BNF for Children 2011-2012

BNFC 2011–2012 13.4 Topical corticosteroids 561Ointment, hydrocortisone 1%, miconazole nitrate 2%,net price 30 g = £2.28. Label: 28, counselling, application,see p. 559. Potency: mildExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Dental prescribing on NHS May be prescribed as Miconazoleand Hydrocortisone Ointment for max. 7 daysFucidin H c (LEO) ACream, hydrocortisone acetate 1%, fusidic acid 2%,net price 30 g = £4.99, 60 g = £9.98. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: mildExcipients include butylated hydroxyanisole, cetyl alcohol, polysorbate60, potassium sorbateNystaform-HC c (Typharm) ACream, hydrocortisone 0.5%, nystatin 100 000 units/g, chlorhexidine hydrochloride 1%, net price 30 g =£2.66. Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: mildExcipients include benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, polysorbate ‘60’Ointment, hydrocortisone 1%, nystatin 100 000 units/g, chlorhexidine acetate 1%, net price 30 g = £2.66.Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: mildExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Timodine c (Alliance) ACream, hydrocortisone 0.5%, nystatin 100 000 units/g, benzalkonium chloride solution 0.2%, dimeticone‘350’ 10%, net price 30 g = £2.03. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: mildExcipients include butylated hydroxyanisole, cetostearyl alcohol,hydroxybenzoates (parabens), sodium metabisulphite, sorbic acidHYDROCORTISONE BUTYRATECautions see notes aboveContra-indications see notes aboveSide-effects see notes aboveIndication and doseSevere inflammatory skin disorders such aseczemas unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids,psoriasis see notes aboveChild 1–18 years apply thinly 1–2 times dailyLocoid c (Astellas) ACream, hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, net price 30 g =£1.60, 100 g = £4.93. Label: 28, counselling, application,see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, hydroxybenzoates (parabens)Lipocream, hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, net price30 g = £1.69, 100 g = £5.17. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, hydroxybenzoates(parabens)Note For bland cream basis see Lipobase c , section 13.2.1Ointment, hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, net price30 g = £1.60, 100 g = £4.93. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Scalp lotion, hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, in anaqueous isopropyl alcohol basis, net price 100 mL =£6.83. Label: 15, 28, counselling, application, seep. 559. Potency: potentExcipients none as listed in section 13.1.3Locoid Crelo c (Astellas) ALotion (topical emulsion), hydrocortisone butyrate0.1% in a water-miscible basis, net price 100 g (withapplicator nozzle) = £5.91. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include butylated hydroxytoluene, cetostearyl alcohol,hydroxybenzoates (parabens), propylene glycolALCLOMETASONE DIPROPIONATECautions see notes aboveContra-indications see notes aboveSide-effects see notes aboveLicensed use licensed for use in children (age rangenot specified by manufacturer)Indication and doseInflammatory skin disorders such as eczemasApply thinly 1–2 times dailyModrasone c (TEVA UK) ACream, alclometasone dipropionate 0.05%, net price50 g = £2.68. Label: 28, counselling, application, seep. 559. Potency: moderateExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, chlorocresol, propylene glycolOintment, alclometasone dipropionate 0.05%, netprice 50 g = £2.68. Label: 28, counselling, application,see p. 559. Potency: moderateExcipients include beeswax, propylene glycolBECLOMETASONE DIPROPIONATE(Beclometasone dipropionate)Cautions see notes aboveContra-indications see notes aboveSide-effects see notes aboveLicensed use not licensed for use in children under 1yearIndication and doseSevere inflammatory skin disorders such aseczemas unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids,psoriasis see notes aboveApply thinly 1–2 times dailyBeclometasone (Non-proprietary) ACream, beclometasone dipropionate 0.025%, netprice 30 g = £68.00. Label: 28, counselling, application,see p. 559. Potency: potentOintment, beclometasone dipropionate 0.025%, netprice 30 g = £68.00. Label: 28, counselling, application,see p. 559. Potency: potentBETAMETHASONE ESTERSCautions see notes above; use of more than 100 g perweek of 0.1% preparation likely to cause adrenalsuppressionContra-indications see notes aboveSide-effects see notes aboveLicensed use Betacap c , Betnovate c , Betnovate-C c , and Betnovate-RD c not licensed for use inchildren under 1 year; Bettamousse c and Fucibet cLipid Cream not licensed for use in children under 6years; Betnovate-N c not licensed for use in childrenunder 2 years; Lotriderm c not licensed for use inchildren under 12 years; all other preparationslicensed for use in children (age range not specifiedby manufacturer)Indication and doseSevere inflammatory skin disorders such aseczemas unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids,psoriasis see notes aboveApply thinly 1–2 times daily13 Skin