Dovobet Ointment 120g calcipotriol and betamethasone

Dovobet Ointment 120g calcipotriol and betamethasone reviews

How to use Dovobet Ointment 120g calcipotriol and betamethasone

When using Dovobet Ointment  be sure to follow the doctors instructions and read the patient information leaflet before using.

Wash your hands before and after each use (unless treating the hands). 

Use only on your psoriasis and do not use on skin which does not have psoriasis. 

Squeeze the ointment onto a clean finger, rub gently into your skin to cover the affected area of psoriasis until most of the ointment has disappeared into the skin.

In order to achieve optimal effect, it is recommended not to take a shower or bath immediately after application of the ointment. 

Use the ointment once a day, it may be more convenient to use the ointment in the evening. 

Side effects of Dovobet Ointment 120g calcipotriol and betamethasone

As with all medicines Dovobet Ointment can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. All known side effects will be listed in the patient information leaflet provided with the product. If you experience any of the side effects in the patient information leaflet or ones which are not listed in the patient information leaflet contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The following less serious side effects have been reported for Dovobet:

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• Itching
• Skin exfoliation.

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• Skin pain or irritation
• Rash with inflammation of the skin (dermatitis)
• Redness of the skin due to widening of the small blood vessels (erythema)
• Inflammation or swelling of the hair root (folliculitis)
• Changes in skin colour in the area you have used the ointment
• Rash
• Burning sensation
• Infection of the skin
• Thinning of the skin
• Appearance of red or purple discolouration on the skin (purpura or ecchymosis).

Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

• Bacterial or fungal infection of hair follicle (furuncle)
• Allergic reactions
• Hypercalcaemia
• Stretch marks
• Sensitivity of the skin to light resulting in a rash
• Acne (pimples)
• Dry skin
• Rebound effect: A worsening of symptoms/psoriasis after ended treatment

Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)

• Blurred vision

Less serious side effects caused by using betamethasone, especially for a long time, include the following. You should tell your doctor or nurse as soon as possible if you notice any of them.

• Thinning of the skin
• Appearance of surface blood vessels or stretch marks
• Changes in hair growth
• Red rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis)
• Skin rash with inflammation or swelling (allergic contact dermatitis)
• Golden coloured gel-filled bumps (colloid milia)
• Lightening of skin colour (depigmentation)
• Inflammation or swelling of the hair root (folliculitis)

Less serious side effects known to be caused by calcipotriol include the following:

• Dry skin
• Sensitivity of the skin to light resulting in a rash
• • Eczema
• Itching
• Skin irritation
• Burning and stinging sensation
• Redness of the skin due to widening of the small blood vessels (erythema)
• Rash
• Rash with inflammation of the skin (dermatitis)
• Worsening of psoriasis

Dovobet Ointment should be kept out of reach and sight of children.

This medicine should not be stored above 25 degrees celcius.

Please read the patient information leaflet included before using the product.

Do not use Dovobet Ointment  if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or for any skin condition other then the one(s) it has been prescribed for.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

Stop using immediately and contact your doctor if you notice signs of an allergic reaction.