Nuforce-G 0.05% / 1% / 0.1% (20 g)

Indication

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses complicated by fungal and/or bacterial infection, such as infected eczema and dermatitis, intertrigo, tinea (ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch) and inflamed cutaneous candidiasis.

Ingredients

• Betamethasone dipropionate BP 0.643 mg/g (equivalent to betamethasone 0.5 mg/g)
• Clotrimazole BP 10 mg/g
• Gentamicin sulphate BP equivalent to gentamicin 1 mg/g

Direction

Prescription medicine. Apply a thin layer to the affected area as directed by the physician, usually two to three times daily. Puncture the nozzle seal with the piercing point of the cap and replace the cap after use. Refer to the package insert for more information.

Side effects

• Local burning
• stinging
• itching
• irritation or redness at the application site.
• Prolonged or extensive use may cause skin thinning (atrophy)
• striae
• telangiectasia
• folliculitis
• changes in skin colour or other corticosteroid effects.
• Allergic contact sensitisation to the antibiotic component
• prolonged use may allow growth of resistant organisms.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• For external use only
• avoid contact with eyes.
• Do not use for long periods
• on large areas
• on the face or under occlusive dressings unless directed by a doctor.
• Do not use on viral skin infections such as herpes
• chickenpox or shingles
• or on skin tuberculosis.
• Consult a doctor before use in pregnancy
• breastfeeding or in children.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.