Buy Dovobet ointment online in the UK
Dovobet for psoriasis is a prescription only medicine and available to buy from Oxford Online Pharmacy in 30g, 60g and 120g tubes.
How to order Dovobet ointment in the UK
- Complete our medical consultation. This allows our doctors to check that Dovobet is safe and appropriate for you.
- Select your preferred strength and quantity to add to your basket before completing checkout.
- One of our UK-registered doctors will review your order and prescribe your preferred treatment if appropriate. Occasionally we need extra information and will contact you via our confidential message centre.
- Your order will be packaged and posted from our pharmacy via our tracked delivery service.
What is Dovobet used for?
Dovobet ointment is applied to the skin to treat psoriasis (psoriasis vulgaris) in adults.
Psoriasis is caused by an abnormally rapid production of skin cells. This causes skin redness, scaling, and thickness.
Dovobet ointment is an off-white to yellow coloured ointment which contains two active ingredients:
1. Calcipotriol 50mcg
Calcipotriol, a form of vitamin D, is used to manage certain types of psoriasis such as plaque psoriasis, a condition that causes excessive skin cell growth leading to dry, itchy, and scaly patches (plaques). By regulating skin cell proliferation, calcipotriol aids psoriasis symptoms by stopping the plaque formation.
This prescription only medication is in the form of an ointment and scalp solution. In this instance it is combined with the steroid betamethasone to help prevent the inflammation associated with psoriasis.
2. Betamethasone dipropionate 0.5mg
Betamethasone, is in a class of medicines known as corticosteroids. This medication is similar to cortisone or steroids. It effectively alleviates symptoms such as redness, pain, itching, swelling, or other discomfort associated with psoriasis
Dovobet Ointment 30g (RED) calcipotriol and betamethasone reviews
How to use Dovobet Ointment 30g (RED) calcipotriol and betamethasone
Dovobet should only be used topically to the affected area/s of skin.
When using Dovobet ointment it is important that you follow the doctor's instructions and read the patient information leaflet before use.
How to apply Dovobet ointment?
You should apply the ointment once daily to your skin that is affected by Psoriasis. Make sure you only on your psoriasis affected skin and do not apply this ointment on healthy skin which does not have psoriasis.
We recommend using the cream at night before you go to bed for convenience.
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. Make sure to wash your hands before and after each use (unless treating the hands).
How long should I use Dovobet ointment for?
Dovobet ointment is not intended for long term use due to its potency. The recommended duration for using the ointment is typically four weeks. Most people will start to see improvement within this timeframe. However, some may need to continue treatment beyond four weeks.
You can stop treatment with this medication once your condition shows improvement.
Side effects of Dovobet Ointment 30g (RED) calcipotriol and betamethasone
Dovobet side effects
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 Dovobet 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.