Eczema

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Eumovate Cream (clobetasone 0.05%) 30g

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Eumovate is a mild steroid cream used to treat symptoms of eczema on the body, arms, and legs. This cream contains the active ingredient 0.05% clobetasone butyrate.

Eumovate can be purchased in a 30g or 100g tube as a cream or an ointment from Oxford Online Pharmacy.

Eczema attacks the immune system causing inflammation and the loss of natural skin oils, causing the skin to dry out. For most people, eczema is a vicious cycle of dry, itchy and inflamed skin.

You can manage Eczema by using moisturising cream or ointments regularly which frequently reduces inflammation. However, sometimes this isn’t enough to entirely control the sore, irritated skin. Steroid creams like Eumovate will minimise skin inflammation and allow the skin to heal.

Moisturising emollients (lotions, creams, and ointments) replenish and rehydrate the skin's softening oils causing the dry, itchy skin to heal.

Eumovate ointment vs cream

Both Eumovate cream and ointment are effective at treating eczema flare-up symptoms.
They both contain the active ingredient Clobetasone butyrate.

An ointment has a greater protective barrier than cream so this could be a good option if your eczema is severely dry, ointment can feel greasy and appear glossy on the skin so it's often better to apply this at night, before bed.

Eumovate cream can be applied at any time of the day as it will dissolve quickly, so people often choose cream for convenience.Always follow your doctor's instructions when taking this medication. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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How to use Eumovate Cream (clobetasone 0.05%) 30g

Using Eumovate cream

To start with Eumovate is often applied up to two times per day. This could be reduced as your skin condition improves. This cream should only be used on your skin.

Do not apply on large areas of the body for an extended period (for example, every day for several weeks or months) unless directed by your doctor.

If you are using an emollient (moisturising) preparation, wait for Eumovate to be absorbed before applying the emollient.

If you apply it to someone else, wash your hands or wear disposable gloves.

Consult your doctor if your skin problem does not improve after four weeks.

How to apply the cream

A thin layer of cream should be applied to the affected area(s), you can use your fingertip to determine how much cream should be used.

Once you apply the cream rub it in until it is completely gone.

Unless the cream is supposed to be used on your hands as part of the treatment, then rewash your hands after applying the cream.

Side effects of Eumovate Cream (clobetasone 0.05%) 30g

Eumovate cream side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop using Eumovate and tell your doctor immediately if:

you find that your skin condition gets worse.
you develop a generalised rash or your skin becomes swollen during treatment. You may be allergic to the cream, have an infection or need other treatment.

Other side effects you may notice when using Eumovate include:

Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people

an increased risk of skin infection
delayed weight gain or slowing of growth in children
bones can become thin, weak and break easily
a cloudy lens in the eye (cataract) or increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma)
increased blood sugar levels or sugar in the urine
an allergic skin reaction where the cream is applied
a feeling of burning, irritation, itching or pain where the cream is applied
rash, itchy bumpy skin or redness of the skin
thinning of your skin and it may also damage more easily
weight gain, rounding of the face
increased hair growth and changes in skin colour
high blood pressure
a decrease in the level of the hormone cortisol in your blood

For a full list of Eumovate cream side effects refer to the patient information leaflet.

Patient Information Leaflet

Important - Before taking any medication, it is always important to read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Eumovate Cream (clobetasone 0.05%) 30g - Patient Information Leaflet

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