Dovobet Gel & Ointment

Description

What this medicine is for

Dovobet Gel & Ointment is a topical treatment used for plaque psoriasis. It helps reduce the redness, scaling, and thickening of the skin associated with this condition.

It is suitable for short-term treatment of psoriasis on the scalp and body.

How it works

Dovobet contains two active ingredients:

• Calcipotriol (a vitamin D analogue)
• Betamethasone (a corticosteroid)

Calcipotriol helps normalise skin cell production, while betamethasone reduces inflammation, redness, and itching.

Together, they help improve the appearance and symptoms of psoriatic plaques.

Key Benefits

• Dual-action treatment for plaque psoriasis
• Reduces scaling, redness, and skin thickening
• Contains calcipotriol + betamethasone
• Gel formulation ideal for scalp psoriasis
• Ointment suitable for body application
• Helps improve symptoms quickly with short-term use

Dosage Guidance

• Apply once daily as directed by your healthcare professional
• Treatment is usually limited to up to 4 weeks
• Apply a thin layer to affected areas only
• Do not exceed recommended dose
• Wash hands after application unless treating hands

Common Side Effects

• Skin irritation
• Itching or burning sensation
• Dry skin
• Redness at application site
• Worsening of psoriasis (rare)

Warnings

Not suitable for use on the face.

Do not use on broken, infected, or thin skin unless advised by a doctor.

Avoid long-term continuous use.

Use with caution if using other corticosteroid treatments.

Follow all instructions from your healthcare provider carefully.

Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Please refer to the official patient information leaflet supplied with your medication for full safety information, dosing instructions, and precautions before use.

Gel – https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5690.pdf

Oitment – https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1609.pdf

Important Information

Tell your healthcare provider if you:

• Have widespread or severe psoriasis
• Are using other topical or systemic psoriasis treatments
• Are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding
• Experience worsening skin symptoms
• Have other skin conditions affecting treatment areas

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