Topical coal tar preparations with corticosteroid (Formulary)

Please consider if a steroid emergency card needs to be given to the patient alongside the traditional steroid treatment card.  This is to support the timely recognition and treatment of potential adrenal crisis and is suitable for some patients on oral, inhaled, topical or rectal steroids.  For more information, including which patients should receive the card, see HIS for details.  Steroid emergency cards have been distributed to, hospitals, GP surgeries and community pharmacies. Primary care can order replacement cards from 01463 706886.

COAL TAR IN BETNOVATE RD

Important: Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Ointment (coal tar 5%, 10%, with betamethasone 0·025%) (hospital use only)

Notes:

Available from special-order manufacturers unlicensed; for information contact Medicines Information.

Editorial Information

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