Lancashire and South Cumbria
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13 Skin

This chapter of the formulary is under continual development, please let the team know if you have any comments about the contents: mlcsu.lscformulary@nhs.net. 

For more information about the formulary development process, please see: https://www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-icb-formulary-development/

13-05-01 Preparations for eczema

Ichthammol with Zinc oxide   Ichthopaste bandage®
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7.5cm x 6m

Green View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF
Alitretinoin Toctino®
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Capsules 10mg, 30mg

Consultant dermatologist or specialist only

Pregnancy must be excluded before initiation and before each repeat prescription.
prescriptions for women are limited to 28 days treatment

REQUIRES BLUETEQ APPROVAL

Link  MHRA: Oral retinoid medicines▼: revised and simplified pregnancy prevention educational materials for healthcare professionals and women
Link  NICE TA177: Alitretinoin for the treatment of severe chronic hand eczema

Red View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF  HCD
Zinc oxide 15% and Ichthammol 1% in yellow soft paraffin Special ointment No1
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Ointment


Amber View adult BNF  View SPC online  View childrens BNF