Dermovate cream is a steroid that contains the active ingredient clobetasol propionate, which helps in reducing swelling and irritation of the skin. It is used to treat conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, dermatitis and other similar skin conditions that have not responded to milder steroid creams or ointments.
You must not apply the ointment if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. This ointment is not meant to treat children below 1 year of age or to treat conditions such as acne, severe flushing of skin (rosacea), spotty red rash around the mouth and infected skin, as it might make them worse.
Consult your doctor if you are using Dermovate to treat psoriasis, applying it on broken skin or within skin folds, applying to a large surface area or using it for a chronic leg ulcer. If you are taking any other medicine at the time, let your GP know.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or are planning to have a baby, consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Like all types of treatments, the ointment may cause some side effects but not all patients will get them. Common side effects include a feeling of burning, pain, irritation or itching where the ointment has been applied.
If you find your skin condition getting worse, or if you develop generalised rash, swelling, raised bumps with pus etc. stop using Dermovate and tell your doctor immediately.
Always apply this ointment as prescribed by your physician.
Apply a thin layer of ointment, once or twice every day. This might be reduced or stopped entirely, when your skin begins to get better.
This cream should be used on your skin only. Don’t use the ointment on large areas of the body for prolonged periods.
Consult your doctor, if your condition doesn’t get better in two to four weeks.
Children should be treated with the ointment for five days and continuously monitored. Do tell the doctor about the other medications that you have taken or are using, as it can affect the working of this medication.
Make sure you wash your hands before applying the ointment, gently rub it into the skin until it has all disappeared. The amount to be applied will depend on the part of your body you are applying it on.
Apply the ointment on your face, only if your doctor tells you to. Keep it away from your eyes.
If you apply too much or accidentally swallow it, seek medical help immediately. If you forget a dose, apply it as soon as you remember or wait till the next time. Speak to your doctor before you stop using it.
Dermovate ointment contains the active ingredient clobetasol propionate, which is a topical corticosteroid, used for reducing inflammation. Skin inflammation may occur as a result of an allergic reaction or irritation, caused by the immune system releasing substances that make the affected area red, swollen, itchy and painful. Clobetasol works by acting inside the skin cells to decrease the release of these inflammatory substances, reducing swelling and redness. Clobetasol propionate is very potent to treat severe conditions.
The children should be treated it with for five days and continuously monitored. Do tell the doctor about the other medications that you have taken or are using, as it can affect the working on this medication.
