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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
13. Skin
13.4. Topical corticosteroids
Topical corticosteroid preparations that do not contain lanolin should be used where available. Patients prescribed topical steroids should have their treatment reviewed regularly to avoid unnecessary long-term use. Very potent steroids should not routinely be prescribed on repeat prescription without a dermatologist review.13.4.1. Mildly potent
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HYDROCORTISONE (1% cream and ointment)
Prescribing Notes:
Other strengths of hydrocortisone cream or ointment are considered to be non-Formulary.
13.4.2. Mildly potent with antimicrobials
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HYDROCORTISONE, NYSTATIN, CHLORHEXIDINE (cream)
Restrictions:
Products contain nystatin 100,00 units, chlorhexidine hydrochloride 1% w/w and hydrocortisone 0.5% w/w.
13.4.3. Mildly potent with crotamiton
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13.4.4. Moderately potent
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13.4.5. Moderately potent with antimicrobial
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CLOBETASONE, NYSTATIN, OXYTETRACYCLINE (TRIMOVATE)
Prescribing Notes:
This is a moderately potent topical corticosteroid with anti-infective agents (clobetasone butyrate, oxytetracycline and nystatin).
13.4.6. Potent
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FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE (SYNALAR) (GEL)
13.4.7. Potent with antimicrobials
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BETAMETHASONE VALERATE, CLIOQUINOL (cream, ointment)
Prescribing Notes:
This is a potent topical corticosteroid with an anti-infective agent (betamethasone valerate and clioquinol).
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13.4.9. Very potent
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13.4.9.1. Very potent with antimicrobial
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13.4.8. Potent with salicylic acid
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