Indications & Uses
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
This medicine is for external use on the skin only. The cream or ointment should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area(s). Avoid getting the medicine in the eyes, or in contact with the inside of the mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if accidental contact occurs. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying this medicine, unless the hands are the area being treated. If your doctor has advised you to use dressings with this medicine, the skin should be cleansed before applying the cream/ointment under a fresh dressing.
Side Effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. The following side effects are known to be associated with this medicine. Skin irritation at site of application, such as burning, itching and redness. Allergic inflammation of the skin (contact dermatitis). Thinning of the skin. Changes in skin pigmentation. Stretch marks (striae). Groupings of fine blood vessels becoming prominent under the skin (telangiectasia).
Cautions & Contraindications
Contraindications
This cream should not be used in Children under one year of age. Allergy to iodine. Primary bacterial skin infections, such as impetigo. Primary fungal skin infections such as thrush, ringworm, athlete's foot. Viral skin infections, such as chickenpox, shingles, cold sores or herpes simplex. Acne. Chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin (acne rosacea). Inflammatory rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis). Itching around the back passage and genitals. Nappy rash. Widespread plaque psoriasis.