The drug Tetraderm® is not intended for use in ophthalmology. Do not allow the drug to enter the eyes and periorbital area.
Cream Tetraderm® is not recommended for use on the face and scalp. Do not use the drug under occlusive dressings, except when necessary.
Do not use to treat varicose trophic ulcers of the lower leg and open wounds. Some areas of the body (inguinal folds, axillary hollows and perianal area) are more susceptible to the risk of streaking, so the duration of application of the drug in these areas of the body should be limited.
If there is irritation or signs of hypersensitivity when using Tetraderm®, treatment should be discontinued and the patient should be treated differently.
Any side effects that occur when using systemic SCS, including suppression of adrenal cortex function, can be noted even with external application of GCS.Systemic absorption of local GCS may increase with prolonged use, treatment of extensive body surfaces or the use of occlusive dressings. In such cases, the development of side effects, characteristic of systemic GCS, is possible.
It should be borne in mind that the GCS is able to change the manifestations of certain skin diseases, which can make it difficult to diagnose. In addition, the use of GCS may be the cause of delayed wound healing.
With prolonged therapy with SCS, sudden discontinuation of therapy can lead to the development of a rebound syndrome, manifested in the form of dermatitis with intense reddening of the skin and a burning sensation. Therefore, after a long course of treatment, Tetraderm® should be phased out.
Systemic absorption of gentamicin for external application may increase in case of application to large areas of the skin, especially with prolonged treatment or if there are skin lesions. With prolonged use of Tetraderm® on the vast surfaces of the skin with compromised integrity, there is the potential for absorption of gentamicin and, accordingly, the development of symptoms of ototoxicity and other undesirable phenomena characteristic of gentamicin in its systemic application.
It is possible to develop cross-allergic reactions to antibiotics from the aminoglycoside group.
With prolonged external application of gentamicin, growth of insensitive microflora, including fungal growth, can be observed. In this case, as with the development of irritation, reactions of hypersensitivity and superinfection, treatment should be stopped and appropriate therapy prescribed.