Have you prescribed Betnovate RD for kids less than one year old?
I did. After trying hydrocortisone for the poor little mite with terrible
eczema. Pharmacist dispensed it. Mother read PIL. "Betnovate RD is
contra-indicated in children of less than 12 months".
I don't believe it!! (V Meldrew)
Yet there in BNF it is. Other more potent steroids are prescribable. The
whole thing's daft as the pharmacist pointed out. 6 of 27 kids with eczema
less than 12 months have had it or _more_ potent in last 12 months.
Local dermatologist says it's Ok for short courses. My script said max 2
weeks.
Mother made complaint to practice manager, due TCI for formal meeting today,
DNA'd.
Dr G Mark Trowell
Highbridge Medical Centre
Pepperall Road
Highbridge
Somerset
TA9 3YA
Highbridge - "A cemetery with lights"
(01278) 783220
(01278) 795486 (Fax)
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