PATIENT INFORMATION
Patients using topical corticosteroids should receive
the following information and instructions:
- This medication is to be used as directed by the physician.
It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the
eyes.
- Patients should be advised not to use this medication
for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed.
- The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise
covered or wrapped in order to be occlusive unless the
patient is directed to do so by the physician.
- Patients should report any signs of local adverse
reactions, especially under occlusive dressing.
- Parents of pediatric patients should be advised not
to use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants on a patient
being treated in the diaper area, because these garments
may constitute occlusive dressings.
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