Betafuse 1 mg/g + 5 mg/g Gel for Dogs

Pyoderma is often secondary in nature. The underlying cause should be identified and
treated.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Official, national and regional antimicrobial policies should be taken into account when
the product is used.
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 the SPC may increase the prevalence
of bacteria resistant to fusidic acid.
Use of the product in association with occlusive bandages or dressings should be
avoided.
Betamethasone valerate can be absorbed percutaneously and may cause temporary
suppression of adrenal function.
In dogs with treated and stabilised Cushing’s syndrome, only use the product after
careful consideration of the benefit risk balance by the responsible veterinary surgeon.
Avoid eye contact. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
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 a protective collar should be considered.
AN: 02670/2025 + 03655/2025
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
People with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients
should avoid contact with the veterinary medicinal product.
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.
Personal protective clothing consisting of single-use impermeable gloves must be worn
when applying this product to animals.
Wash hands after having applied the product.
Care should be taken to avoid contact with treated areas of the animal, for the duration
of the treatment period.
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 or the label to
the physician.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Not applicable.