Dovobet Ointment

• The ointment should only be applied to the affected skin areas once daily.
• Do not apply the ointment to areas of the skin that are not affected by the psoriasis. If small amounts do get on healthy skin, don’t worry but wipe it off if it this is excessive.
• Wash hands after applying the ointment unless the hands are the area being treated.
• Do not shower or bath immediately after the application of the ointment. For optimal effect the ointment should be left on overnight or throughout the day to gradually absorb into the skin.
• For the treatment of psoriasis progress should generally be reviewed by the prescribing clinician after 4 weeks.

•        Do not use for more than 1-2 weeks for a flare. It may be used on 2 consecutive days per week to help keep psoriasis at bay. Do not use on the face or genitals unless advised by a healthcare professional.

•        Avoid applying to areas of broken or damaged skin.

•        Dovobet should not come into contact with the eyes, lips, mouth, nostrils or mucous membranes. If product enters the eye, wash immediately with warm water.

•        Avoid applying to the face or genitals, as these areas are particularly sensitive to the steroid in the medication.

•        Avoid using more than 15g per day. This equates to just under 4 teaspoons of Dovobet (one teaspoon is equal to 4g of Dovobet).

•        Avoid smoking or going near naked flames. Fabric that has been in contact with Dovobet will burn more easily, increasing risk of severe burns.

Active Ingredients: calcipotriol monohydrate 50micrograms/g + betamethasone 0.5mg/g

Other Ingredients: Liquid paraffin, Polyoxypropylene stearyl ether, All-rac-α-tocopherol, White soft paraffin, Butylhydroxytoluene (E321)

Shelf Life: 2 years. After first opening: 1 year.

All medications and products can potentially cause side effects- If they are severe, or are mild and do not improve, then you should speak to your pharmacist or doctor immediately.

Common Side Effects (affecting 1% to 10% of people)
Itchiness.

Uncommon Side effects (affecting 0.1%-1% of people):
Redness/irritation of the skin, worsening or flare up of psoriasis, skin infections, infection of the hair follicles, acne, burning sensation to the skin, changes to skin pigmentation.