Decocort Special Precautions

If irritation or sensitivity occurs, treatment should be discontinued.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes (for external use only). Consult a doctor if no improvement occurs in 4 weeks (for athlete's foot) or 2 weeks (for jock itch). Discontinue therapy if sensitisation/irritation is reported during use. Avoid introduction of the drug into the eyes. Prolonged use of Miconazole, like any topical antimicrobial agent, may give rise to overgrowth of non susceptible organisms. Appropriate treatment should be given in the presence of infection. If there is no favourable response, treatment with the corticosteroid should be discontinued until the infection has been controlled. Corticosteroid applied to large areas of the skin can be absorbed in sufficient amount to produce systemic effects like adrenal suppression, manifestation of Cushing's Syndrome, hyperglycaemia, and glycosuria in some patients. Thus suitable precautions should be taken during prolonged treatment, when treating extensive body surface area or when using the occlusive technique. Suitable precautions should also be taken when treating lesions complicated with stasis dermatitis or impaired circulation.
In patients on warfarin, caution should be exercised and the anticoagulant effect should be monitored (see Interactions).
Use in Children: Do not use in children below 2 years except under medical advice.