Adults Apply a thin layer of ointment and gently massage it into the affected area and the surrounding skin areas twice a day (morning and evening). Children Recommended dose is the same as adults. Using an incorrect amount of this medicine or using it for a prolonged period of time may cause changes to your child’s hormones, which may rarely cause rounding of the face or a moon face, delayed development and growth, pressure build up in the brain area which can lead to bulging of the fontanelle (the soft spot in the top of the skull) in infants, constant headache and vision problems (e.g. blurred vision). In case this ointment is used in children, make sure that it is not used for more than 5 days.