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-Contact with the mouth, eyes, lips, mucous membranes and areas with abraded skin should be avoided
-severe irritation or contact allergy
-avoid application to irritated or damaged skin
-Gel should be discontinued temporarily if worsening of erythema or flushing occurs during treatment
-Exacerbation of rosacea symptoms
-Gel should be discontinued temporarily if worsening of erythema or flushing occurs during treatment.
-If the skin condition is assessed as causing significant social or psychological problems, it is recommended that the patient is referred to the appropriate specialist.
Prior to supply and where indicated, medication that the patient is using should be checked for product interactions using the British National Formulary (BNF) and SPC. This includes checking that the patient’s medication does not suggest conditions that are excluded from treatment under this PGD.
• No interaction studies have been performed. Interactions with systemically administered medicinal products are considered minimal as the systemic absorption of fusidic acid is negligible
Discuss with patient and document the reasons for exclusion from treatment under the PGD. • If the patient has consented, refer them to their GP and/or inform their GP. • Signpost to other services if appropriate. • Document the reasons for exclusion and any action taken, in the patient’s medication record. • When treatment is postponed reschedule as appropriate. • Reschedule or refer to General Practitioner, dermatologist or appropriate clinic as clinically indicated. • Patients with symptoms of keratitis (such as eye pain, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light) should be urgently referred to an ophthalmologist
Ensure patient/carer fully understands the risks of declining the service. • Advise the patient/carer about the benefits of the service. • Refer patient to GP if appropriate. • Document the reasons for declining the service and any action taken, including advice given to the patient. • Reschedule treatment if appropriate. • Explain NHS eligibility for this service where appropriate
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