As with other topical antibiotic/corticosteroid combinations for treating skin ailments, the gel should not be used if your dog is allergic to the ingredients.

Do not use on skin conditions other than those for which your veterinary surgeon has prescribed Fuciderm gel.

The use of the gel over large surface areas and prolonged treatment should be avoided.

Do not apply to the eye.

For external use only.

The dog should be prevented from licking the affected area. It may be helpful to apply the gel immediately before feeding, or before taking the dog for a walk, in order to distract the dog's attention.

Where there is a risk of the dog scratching or chewing the affected area, preventative measures such as the use of an Elizabethan collar should be considered.

Remember, this treatment is for your dog only. Should the skin condition occur again at a later date, do not use the gel without consulting your veterinary surgeon. Do not use it on other dogs.

Adverse reactions: Anti-inflammatory corticosteroids, such as Betamethasone Valerate, are known to exert a wide range of side effects. Whilst single high doses are generally well tolerated, they may induce severe side effects in long term use and when esters possessing a long duration of action are administered. Dosage in medium to long term use should therefore generally be kept to the minimum necessary to control symptoms.

Steroids themselves, during treatment, may cause Cushingoid symptoms involving significant alteration of fat, carbohydrate, protein and mineral metabolism, e.g. redistribution of body fat, muscle weakness and wastage, and osteoporosis may result.

During therapy, effective doses suppress the hypothalamo-pituitreal-adrenal axis.

Following cessation of treatment, symptoms of adrenal insufficiency can arise and this may render the animal unable to deal adequately with stressful situations.

Locally applied steroids may cause thinning of the skin.

Corticosteroids may delay wound healing and the immunosuppressant action may weaken resistance to or exacerbate existing infections. In the presence of viral infections, steroids may worsen or hasten the progress of the disease.

Gastrointestinal ulceration has been reported in animals treated with corticosteroids, and gastrointestinal ulceration may be exacerbated by steroids in patients given non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and in animals with spinal cord trauma.

Steroids may cause enlargement of the liver (hepatomegaly) with increased serum hepatic enzymes.

If you notice any serious effects or other effects not mentioned in this data sheet, please inform your veterinary surgeon.

Use during pregnancy and lactation: Do not use on pregnant bitches or if you suspect she is pregnant.

Operator warnings: When applying the gel, please remember that corticosteroids may produce irreversible effects in the skin; they can be absorbed and may have harmful effects, especially with frequent and extensive contact or in pregnancy. Always wear single-use disposable gloves when applying this product to animals. Wash hands after use.

General precautions: For animal treatment only.