| Active Ingredient | TERBINAFINE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTIFUNGALS TOPICAL |
| Indications | Fungal infections, including Tinea versicolor. |
| Caution | Local burning, pruritus and contact dermatitis. Should not be used for more than 2 weeks. |
| Dose Range | Apply once daily to affected areas. |
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| Active Ingredient | BENZYLBENZOATE |
| Therapeutic Class | SCABICIDES AND PEDICULICIDES |
| Indications | Scabies and pediculosis. |
| Caution | Avoid application to the face. Emulsion is to be applied to all members of affected household. Medication has characteristic odour and causes irritation. |
| Dose Range | Adult: Apply to whole body. Repeat without bathing on the following day; wash off 24 hours later; a third application may be necessary in some cases. Pediatric: Dilute 25% to 12.5% with water. Infants: Dilute to 8.3%. |
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| Active Ingredient | LINDANE |
| Therapeutic Class | SCABICIDES AND PEDICULICIDES |
| Indications | Treatment of scabies and pediculosis. |
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Lindane should only be used in p atients who cannot tolerate or have failed first-line treatment with safer medications for the treatment of scabies. Seizures and deaths have been rep orted following More ... |
| Dose Range | Adult weighing greater than 50kg (110 lbs). Lice Infestation: Apply 1 ounce of shampoo to clean, dry hair: DO NOT use more than 2 ounces; leave on for 4 minutes, add water and lather, then rinse. Scabies: Apply 1 ounce of cream/lotion to entire b |
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| Active Ingredient | CHLORHEXIDINE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFECTIVES TOPICAL MISCELLANEOUS |
| Indications | An antiseptic antimicrobial with activity against gm +ve and gm - ve bacteria, facultative anaerobes and aerobes and yeast. |
| Caution | Hypersensitivity to chlorhexidine. |
| Dose Range | Dressing may remain on wound for up to 24 hours. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Active Ingredient | CHLORHEXIDINE IN SPIRITS |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFECTIVES TOPICAL MISCELLANEOUS |
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| Active Ingredient | POVIDONE IODINE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFECTIVES TOPICAL MISCELLANEOUS |
| Indications | Surgical scrub or cleansing agent for skin disinfection. |
| Caution | Surgical scrub or cleansing agent for skin disinfection. |
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When necessary as a surgical scrub or cleansing agent. Apply undiluted to minor wounds and infections twice daily . |
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| Active Ingredient | SILVER SULPHADIAZINE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFECTIVES TOPICAL MISCELLANEOUS |
| Indications | Skin infections, particularly gram negative infections such as pseudomonal infections in second and third degree burns. Infected leg ulcers and pressure sores. |
| Caution | Sensitivity to sulphonamides. Protect the intact skin. |
| Dose Range | In burns apply daily ; in leg ulcer apply at least 3 times a week. |
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| Active Ingredient | BETAMETHASONE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
| Indications | Relief of inflammation and other skin disorders which are unresponsive to less potent corticosteroids |
| Caution | Atrophy, striae, erythema, thinning of skin. Acneiform eruptions and telangiestasia. Avoid prolonged use. Avoid use in children. May be absorbed esp ecially when applied over wide areas. |
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Apply 2-3 times daily. Use sparingly. Rub in lightly. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Active Ingredient | CINCHOCAINE | PREDNISOLONE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
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| Active Ingredient | CLOBETASOL |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
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| Active Ingredient | DESONIDE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
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| Active Ingredient | FLUTICASONE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
| Indications | Treatment of corticosteroid-responsive derma-toses. |
| Caution | Pruritus, dry skin, numbness of the fingertips, and burning with the cream. Adverse reactions associated with fluticasone ointment include pruritus, burining, hypertrichosis, increased erythema, hives More ... |
| Dose Range | For corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, apply to the affected area twice daily; for atopic dermatitis, it may be applied once or twice daily. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Active Ingredient | HEMORRHOIDAL PREPARATIONS |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
| Indications | Haemorrhoids. |
| Caution | Avoid excessive use. |
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1 suppository into rectum at night and morning and after a bowel movement. Cream is used similarly . See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Active Ingredient | HYDROCORTISONE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
| Indications | Relief of mild inflammatory skin conditions when a weak steroid is needed. |
| Caution | See Betamethasone valerate. |
| Dose Range | Apply 2-3 times daily. Use sparingly. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Active Ingredient | LIDOCAINE | TRIBENOSIDE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
| Indications | Relief of pain, itching and inflammation associated with external and internal hemorrhoids. |
| Caution | Slight burning sensation, increased intestinal motility and pain. |
| Dose Range | One suppository morning and evening until acute symptoms ease, then one suppository once daily. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Active Ingredient | METHYLPREDNISOLONE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
| Indications | Various dermatoses, atopic and contact dermatitis, psoriasis. |
| Caution | Burning, itching, irritation, skin atrophy . |
| Dose Range | Apply once daily. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Active Ingredient | MOMETASONE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
| Indications | For relief of inflammatory and pruritic conditions. |
| Caution | See Betamethasone Valerate. Do not use occlusive dressing. |
| Dose Range | Use sparingly once daily. Rub in gently. See BDS supply protocols pg. 6. |
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| Active Ingredient | PHENYLEPHRINE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
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| Active Ingredient | PHENYLEPHRINE | PRAMOXINE |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
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| Active Ingredient | PHENYLEPHRINE | WITCH HAZEL |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS, TOPICAL |
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