In the absence of the effect of treatment for 2 weeks, it is recommended to consult a doctor in order to clarify the diagnosis.
If there is irritation or a hypersensitivity reaction when using the drug, treatment should be discontinued and the patient should be adequately treated. With secondary fungal or bacterial infection, appropriate medications should be prescribed. If there is no immediate positive effect, the use of GCS should be discontinued until all signs of infection are eliminated.
Any side effects of systemic SCS, including suppression of adrenal cortex function, can also be noted when using local GCS, especially in children. Systemic absorption of local GCS is increased with their long-term use, in the treatment of extensive body surfaces or in the use of cover bandages, as well as in children. Celestoderm-B is indicated for external use only and is not intended for use in ophthalmology.
Application in pediatric practice
Cream Celestoderm-B can be used to treat children aged 6 months. Children may be more susceptible to the use of local SCS, causing oppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HGH) system than older patients,in connection with increased absorption of the drug, associated with a greater ratio of their surface area and body weight.
Children who took local SCS experienced the following side effects: suppression of the function of the systemic GGN, Cushing syndrome, linear growth retardation, lag in weight gain, increased intracranial pressure. Symptoms of suppression of adrenal cortex function in children include a decrease in the level of cortisol in the plasma and a lack of response to stimulation of ACTH. Increase in intracranial pressure is manifested by bulging fontanel, headache, bilateral edema of the optic disc.