The Drug Regulatory Authority hereby notifies the general public to be cautious of self medicating with fixed dose combination products (medicines containing more than one active ingredients) containing steroids for the treatment of skin infections.

Irrational use of such combination products for a longer period of time may develop resistance in the patient and he/she will fail to respond to the same medicine next time.

Therefore, we urge the public to refrain from using any combination products if it is not prescribed by the medical doctors.

For further information and clarification, please contact office of the Drug Controller, DRA at 337074 or 337075

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