Dermovate cream

Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline, UK
Pharmaceutical name: Clobetasol Propionate
Pack: 1 tube (25g (0.05%))


Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline, UK
Pack: 1 tube 25g (0.05%)

Topical steroids reduce the redness and itchiness of certain skin problems.

What is Dermovate cream used for?
Dermovate ointment is a strong and rapidly effective treatment for more resistant inflamed skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis on which milder topical steroids do not work.

Contraindications and cautions when using Dermovate cream:
Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate) is for external use only. Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate) should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate) ingredients. If corticosteroids are used long-term, on large areas of skin, raw skin, skin folds, or under airtight dressings (including nappies) they are absorbed into the body more. This increases the risk of local side effects of Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate) such as skin thinning, and those on other parts of the body, such as a decrease in the production of natural hormones by the adrenal glands. For this reason, continuous, long-term use of Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate) should be avoided wherever possible, particularly in children and on large areas of skin. You should only use airtight dressings over the affected area if instructed by your doctor. Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate) should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area(s). Avoid contact of Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate) with the eyes and the moist membranes lining the inside of certain parts of the body, eg mouth, nasal passages (mucous membranes). Rinse with cold water if accidental contact with Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate) occurs. Prolonged use of Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate) should be avoided. If there is no improvement in your skin after two to four weeks of treatment with Dermovate cream consult your doctor. Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Clobetasol propionate cannot to be used in
• Acne vulgaris
• Children less than 1 year of age
• Chronic inflammatory disorder of the facial skin (acne rosacea)
• Infections of the skin with viruses (eg Herpes simplex, chickenpox), fungi (eg thrush, ringworm, athleteis foot) or bacteria (eg impetigo)
• Inflammatory rash around the mouth (perioral dermatitis)
• Itching around the back passage and genitals
• Widespread plaque psoriasis

Side effects of Dermovate cream (Clobetasol propionate):
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
• Thinning of the skin
• Changes in skin pigmentation
• Stretch marks (striae)
• Groupings of fine blood vessels becoming prominent under the skin (telangiectasia)
• Excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis) The side effects of Clobetasol propionate listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drugis manufacturer.

Interactions of Clobetasol propionate with other medicines:
There are no significant interactions reported with this medicine