BNF for Children 2011-2012

564 13.4 Topical corticosteroids BNFC 2011–201213 SkinTape, polythene adhesive film impregnated with fludroxycortide4 micrograms /cm 2 , net price 7.5 cm 50 cm = £9.27, 7.5 cm 200 cm = £24.95DoseChronic localised recalcitrant dermatoses (but notacute or weeping)Cut tape to fit lesion, apply to clean, dry skin shorn ofhair, usually for 12 hours dailyFLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDECautions 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, psoriasis see notes aboveApply thinly 1–2 times daily, reducing strength ascondition respondsSynalar c (GP Pharma) ACream, fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%, net price 30 g= £3.76, 100 g = £10.68. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, polysorbates,propylene glycolGel, fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%, net price 30 g =£5.56. For use on scalp and other hairy areas.Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: potentExcipients include hydroxybenzoates (parabens), propylene glycolOintment, fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%, net price30 g = £3.76, 100 g = £10.68. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include propylene glycol, wool fatSynalar 1 in 4 Dilution c (GP Pharma) ACream, fluocinolone acetonide 0.00625%, net price50 g = £4.40. Label: 28, counselling, application, seep. 559. Potency: moderateExcipients include benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, polysorbates,propylene glycolOintment, fluocinolone acetonide 0.00625%, netprice 50 g = £4.40. Label: 28, counselling, application,see p. 559. Potency: moderateExcipients include propylene glycol, wool fatSynalar 1 in 10 Dilution c (GP Pharma) ACream, fluocinolone acetonide 0.0025%, net price50 g = £4.16. Label: 28, counselling, application, seep. 559. Potency: mildExcipients include benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, polysorbates,propylene glycolWith antibacterialsSee notes above for comment on compound preparationsSynalar C c (GP Pharma) ACream, fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%, clioquinol3%, net price 15 g = £2.42. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, disodium edetate, hydroxybenzoates(parabens), polysorbates, propylene glycolOintment, fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%, clioquinol3%, net price 15 g = £2.42. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: potent.Note stains clothingExcipients include propylene glycol, wool fatSynalar N c (GP Pharma) ACream, fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%, neomycinsulphate 0.5%, net price 30 g = £3.96. Label: 28,counselling, application, see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include cetostearyl alcohol, hydroxybenzoates (parabens),polysorbates, propylene glycolOintment, fluocinolone acetonide 0.025%, neomycinsulphate 0.5%, in a greasy basis, net price 30 g =£3.96. Label: 28, counselling, application, see p. 559.Potency: potentExcipients include propylene glycol, wool fatFLUOCINONIDECautions 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 dailyMetosyn c (GP Pharma) AFAPG cream, fluocinonide 0.05%, net price 25 g =£3.30, 100 g = £11.12. Label: 28, counselling, application,see p. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include propylene glycolOintment, fluocinonide 0.05%, net price 25 g = £2.92,100 g = £10.96. Label: 28, counselling, application, seep. 559. Potency: potentExcipients include propylene glycol, wool fatFLUOCORTOLONECautions see notes aboveContra-indications see notes aboveSide-effects see notes aboveLicensed use licensed for use in children (age rangenot specified by manufacturer)Indication and doseSevere inflammatory skin disorders such aseczemas unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids,psoriasis see notes aboveApply thinly 1–2 times dailyUltralanum Plain c (Meadow) ACream, fluocortolone caproate 0.25%, fluocortolonepivalate 0.25%, net price 50 g = £2.95. Label: 28,counselling, application, see p. 559. Potency: moderateExcipients include disodium edetate, fragrance, hydroxybenzoates(parabens), stearyl alcoholOintment, fluocortolone 0.25%, fluocortolone caproate0.25%, net price 50 g = £2.95. Label: 28, counselling,application, see p. 559. Potency: moderateExcipients include wool fat, fragranceFLUTICASONE PROPIONATECautions see notes aboveContra-indications see notes aboveSide-effects see notes aboveLicensed use not licensed for use in children under 3months