Dovonex Ointment

• The ointment should only be applied to the affected skin areas once to twice 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 8 weeks if the symptoms have not resolved.

•        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

Other Ingredients: Disodium edetate, Disodium phosphate dihydrate, All-rac-α-tocopherol, Liquid paraffin, Macrogol (2) stearyl ether, Propylene glycol, Purified water, White soft paraffin.

Shelf Life: 2 years. After first opening: 6 months.

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)
Aggravation of Psoriasis, skin inflammation, burning sensation, itchiness, pain at application site.

Uncommon Side effects (affecting 0.1%-1% of people):
Rash, dry skin, changes in skin pigmentation, hair follicle infections.