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Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
As with all products, the MHRA will keep its safety under close review.
Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment can harm the eyes if used on the face. Do not prescribe these ointments for use on the face. Tell patients to wash their hands and avoid touching their eyes after using these products.
You may need to tell DVLA if you have a medical condition affecting one or both eyes - report it online or download a form to let them know
Project Orbis is a programme to review and approve promising cancer drugs helping patients access treatments faster.
Topical steroid products are safe and highly effective treatments for the management of a wide range of inflammatory skin diseases but have important risks, especially with prolonged use at high potency. In the coming months, as a result of regulatory...
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