BNF for Children (BNFC) 2018-2019

ANTISEPTICS AND DISINFECTANTS›PEROXIDES Benzoyl peroxide lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Acne vulgaris ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child 12–17 years:App ...

lCONCEPTION AND CONTRACEPTIONFemales of child- bearing age must use effective contraception (oral progestogen-only contraceptive ...

▶Rare or very rare ▶With oral useAnxiety.arthritis.behaviour abnormal.bone disorders.bronchospasm.cataract.corneal opacity. depr ...

lCAUTIONSAllow peeling (resulting from other irritant treatments) to subside before using a topical retinoid. alternating a prep ...

7 Scalp and hair conditions Scalp and hair conditions Overview The detergent action of shampoo removes grease (sebum) from hair. ...

which should be thoroughly rinsed off, are used. Emollients may also contain antiseptics. Antiseptics such as chlorhexidine or p ...

VIDENE®TINCTURENeonates lCAUTIONSBroken skin.large open wounds CAUTIONS, FURTHER INFORMATIONThe application of povidone–iodine t ...

Chlorhexidine gluconate with isopropyl alcohol The properties listed below are those particular to the combination only. For the ...

Normasol sodium chloride 0.9% irrigation solution 25ml sachets(Molnlycke Health Care Ltd)Sodium chloride 9 mg per 1 ml 25 unit d ...

Camouflages lCAMOUFLAGES Covermark classic foundation(Derma UK Ltd) 15 ml (ACBS).NHS indicative price = £ 11. 86 Covermark finis ...

betacarotene below, mepacrine, chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine to reduce skin reactions. VITAMINS AND TRACE ELEMENTS›VITAMIN A ...

ANTINEOPLASTIC DRUGS›PLANT ALKALOIDS Podophyllotoxin lINDICATIONS AND DOSE CONDYLINE® Condylomata acuminata affecting the penis ...

before use by gentlefiling and to cover with adhesive dressing after application Verrucas ▶TO THE LESION ▶Child:Apply every 24 h ...

Liquid CAUTIONARY AND ADVISORY LABELS 15 ▶Occlusal(Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Salicylic acid 260 mg per 1 mlOcclusal 26 % sol ...

14 Vaccines Vaccines CONTENTS 1 Immunoglobulin therapy page 770 2 Post-exposure prophylaxis 776 3 Tuberculosis diagnostic test p ...

New Zealand). In unimmunised individuals, transmission of hepatitis A is reduced by good hygiene. Intramuscular normal immunoglo ...

To rhesus-negative woman for prevention of Rh 0 (D) sensitisation, following any potentially sensitising episode (e.g. stillbirt ...

Hepatitis B immunoglobulin lINDICATIONS AND DOSE Prophylaxis against hepatitis B infection ▶BY INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION ▶Neonate: ...

vaccineswhich should therefore only be givenat least 3 weeks before or 3 months afteran injection of normal immunoglobulin (this ...

Octagam 10 % 20 g/ 200 ml solution for infusion bottles| 1 bottleP £ 1 , 380. 00 (Hospital only) Octagam 10 % 5 g/ 50 ml solutio ...