Isaderm Skin Gel for Dogs

Isaderm Gel (previously called Fuciderm Gel) is a skin gel used to treat infected and itchy skin problems in dogs. For example: acute moist dermatitis or 'hot spots' intertrigo or skin fold dermatitis

Isaderm contains an antibiotic (fusidic acid) and a steroid (betamethasone) which between them can kill infection and relieve itching. The antibiotic is able to penetrate into skin to kill bacteria below the surface. The steroid also penetrates into skin and helps to reduce further licking and scratching which some dogs will do excessively, making the problem much worse. Isaderm Gel is effective for hot spots, wet eczema (exudative dermatitis) and superficial pyoderma.

Doseage and Administration: Apply a quantiity of the gel to the affected area, twice daily for a minimum period of 5 days. Treatment should continue for 48 hours after the lesion has resolved. The treatment period should not exceed 7 days. If there is no response within 3 days, or the condition deteriorates, the diagnosis should be re-evaluated by your Vet.

Active Constituents: Fusidic acid 0.5% w/w Betamethasone 0.1% w/w (as the valerate ester) Preservatives: Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) 0.27% w/w Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216) 0.03% w/w Excipients: Carbomer, polysorbate 80, dimeticone, sodium hydroxide, purified water.

Safety: Do not use in animals with hypersensitivity to any of the components. Discontinue use if hypersensitivity develops to the product. Do not use for the treatment of deep pyoderma as glucocorticoids are contraindicated in this condition. Do not use where fungal infection is present. Do not apply to the eye. The dog should be prevented from licking treated lesions and so ingesting the product. Where there is a risk of self-trauma, preventative measures such as the use of an Elizabethan collar should be considered. Gloves should be worn to apply Isaderm.

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