Isaderm Gel 15g

Isaderm Gel 15g

Isaderm Gel For Dogs, formerly Fuciderm Gel, is indicated for the topical treatment of certain skin diseases in dogs, such as wet eczema. Skin problems are quite common and can occur in isolated patches on the dog's body, known as 'hot spots'.

These specific areas of irritation or 'hot spots' are common in breeds with skin folds or long ears, and can cause some discomfort and pain for the dog.

Isaderm is a white translucent gel. The active ingredient is Betamethasone Valerate, and Fusidic Acid. Each tube of Isaderm contains 15g of gel.

How To Buy Isaderm Gel

Isaderm is a prescription-only medication. This means that before you complete your purchase, you are required to upload a prescription through our online portal. Once our team has confirmed you've ordered the right medication for your cat or dog we will send out your order. It's a simple process that means you can buy Isaderm Gel online instead of going to your vet every month.

How To Use Isaderm Gel

Isaderm Gel for dogs is for cutaneous use. You should begin by clipping the hairs of your dog around the lesions. The infected area should be cleaned with an antiseptic wash before application of the gel.

Apply a thin layer of around 0.5cm of gel per 8cm2  of lesion twice daily for a maximum of five days. Treatment should continue for 48 hours after the lesion has resolved. Do not exceed 7 days of treatment.

Isaderm Gel Special Precautions

• Do not use it for the treatment of deep pyoderma.

• Do not use in pyotraumatic furunculosis and pyotraumatic folliculitis with ‘satellite’ lesions of papules or pustules.

• Do not use where fungal or viral infection is present.

• Do not apply to the eye.

• Do not use over large surface areas or for prolonged treatment.

• Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.

• The dog should be prevented from licking treated lesions and so ingesting the product.

• Discontinue use if hypersensitivity develops to the product.

Target species

Dogs

Indications for use

For the topical treatment of surface pyoderma in the dog such as acute moist dermatitis (‘hot spots’) and intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis).

Contraindications

Do not use for the treatment of deep pyoderma.
Do not use in pyotraumatic furunculosis and pyotraumatic folliculitis with ‘satellite’ lesions of papules or pustules.
Do not use where fungal or viral infection is present.
Do not apply to the eye.
Do not use over large surface areas or for prolonged treatment.
Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.

See Use during pregnancy and lactation.

Special precautions for use in animals

Official, national and regional antimicrobial policies should be taken into account when the product is used.
Betamethasone valerate can be absorbed percutaneously and may cause temporary suppression of adrenal function.
The dog should be prevented from licking treated lesions and so ingesting the product. Where there is a risk of self-trauma or a risk of accidental transfer to the eye, for example, application of the product on the forelimb, preventative measures such as the use of an Elizabethan collar should be considered.
Pyoderma is often secondary in nature. The underlying cause should be identified and treated.

It is recommended that use of the product should be based on bacteriological sampling and susceptibility testing. If this is not possible, therapy should be based on epidemiological information about susceptibility of the target bacteria. Use of the product deviating from the instructions given in this datasheet may increase the prevalence of bacteria resistant to fusidic acid.

The safety of the combination has not been assessed in puppies of less than 7 months.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals
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. Pregnant women should take special care to avoid accidental exposure. Always wear single-use disposable gloves when applying this product to animals. Wash hands after having applied the product.

Care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion by a child. In the case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet to the physician.
People with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.

Adverse reactions

Prolonged and intensive use of topical corticosteroid preparations or treatment of a large cutaneous surface (>10%) is known to trigger local or systemic effects including suppression of adrenal function, thinning of the epidermis and delayed healing. Locally applied steroids may cause depigmentation of the skin.
Discontinue use if hypersensitivity develops to the product.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Laboratory studies showed that topical application of betamethasone in pregnant females may lead to malformations in neonates. The safety of the product has not been assessed during pregnancy and lactation. The use of the product during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.