Dermovate Cream & Ointment
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Dermovate Cream & Ointment
Wednesday, 18 Dec 2024
Medication features
Prescribed for eczema-psoriasis
Dermovate Cream & Ointment is a prescription treatment for severe skin problems like Eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis. It's for short-term use in people aged 1 and up, applied directly to the skin to ease inflammation and itching quickly.
- Fast-acting topical corticosteroid
- Strong and highly effective
- For short-term use only
- More effective when used with a moisturizer
Dermovate Leaflet:
- Dermovate Cream PIL
- Dermovate Ointment PIL
Registered UK Pharmacy Number 1039428
Order Monday to Friday before 14:00pm to guarantee next day delivery
Overview
NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you.
Buy Dermovate Cream & Ointment online
You can order Dermovate Cream & Ointment online through our UK-registered online pharmacy, Ashcroft Pharmacy.
Once you've completed your assessment and checkout process, our in-house pharmacist will review your order to determine if the treatment suits you.
If approved, our pharmacy team will prepare and send your medication to your provided address
What is Dermovate?
Dermovate cream and ointment are the most recommended treatment that treats resistant skin inflammation. In two weeks you can notice improvement in your area of treatment.
You need to consult your healthcare provider before, during, and after applying Dermovate medicine for effective results.
Overdose, underdose, side effects, and application methods are among the few things that should be clinically managed by a pharmacist or by following instructions laid down in the patients' leaflet.
What is Dermovate used for?
Dermovate is an effective medication for severe skin issues like eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, and lupus, typically prescribed when gentler treatments fail. It's advised to use it with moisturizer for skin health. However, it's not a permanent cure; it helps manage symptoms like flare-ups and itching.
Dermovate is used for:
- Atopic eczema
- Psoriasis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Allergic/Irritant contact dermatitis
- Discoid lupus erythematosus
- An eruption of hard nodules on the skin with intense itching
- Erythroderma is characterized by intense and widespread reddening of the skin
How to apply Dermovate Cream & Ointment
Always follow your doctor's instructions when following Dermovate cream or ointment. You can also follow the instructions under the patient's leaflet that is packaged together with the medication. Below are a few steps to follow when applying the medicine.
- Clean your hands before applying the cream/ointment to the treatment area
- Evenly apply a thin layer of dermovate to the affected areas
- Use a loose dressing to cover the area being treated
- Clean your hands after applying the medicine.
Can you use Dermovate on your private parts?
It's not advisable to use Dermoavte on your genital areas. Always seek medical advice.
How much Dermovate should you use per week?
The total amount of Dermovate you should apply should not exceed 50g (50ml) per week.
When should you stop using Dermovate medication?
You should stop using Dermovate if you experience serious allergic reactions, decreased adrenal functions, and high levels of corticosteroids in your bloodstream.
❌ Dermovate should not be used to treat:
Dermovate is only formulated to treat skin inflammation, avoid using Dermovate to treat the following skin conditions:
- Rosacea
- Bacterial skin infections such as impetigo
- Itchy genitals and anus
- Acne vulgaris
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Fungal skin infections such as thrush, ringworm, and athlete's foot
- Nappy Rash
- Dermatitis around the mouth
- Viral skin infections such as chickenpox, shingles, cold sores, or herpes simplex
How does Dermovate cream work?
Dermovate contains Clobetasol Propionate, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation by decreasing the release of inflammatory chemicals in skin cells. This helps alleviate swelling, itching, and redness associated with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Dermovate cream isn't suitable for broken skin, open wounds, or areas affected by certain conditions like viral, bacterial, or fungal skin infections, acne, or itching without inflammation.
Are there alternative treatments to Dermovate?
Other steroid treatments can be used in place of Dermovate, they include Eumovate and Betnovate. Aveeno and E45 cream are some of the non-steroid creams used in place of Dermovate, however, it is advisable to consult your doctor to get the best treatment option based on your symptoms.
Author
| Name | Mr Suhail Jamil |
| Role | Superintendent Pharmacist |
| GPhc Number | 2069518 |
Directions
Dos and don'ts
âś… Apply a moisturizer (not necessary) only when Dermovate has been fully absorbed.
âś… Use Dermovate on your skin only
âś… Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks
âś… Use a smaller potion of Dermovate when applying to a child's area of treatment
❌ DON'Ts
- Do not use Dermovate around naked flames. Dermovate is a fire hazard getting in contact with naked flames can burn your dressing which has already been in contact with the medicine.
- Do not use airtight dressing to cover the area of treatment. Tight dressings increase the rate at which the medicine is absorbed in your body increasing the risk of side effects.
- Do not use cream/ointments on your eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Do not use the ointment /cream past the doctor-recommended timeline
❌ Stop using the treatment if the area of treatment becomes infected
- Avoid using Dermovate as a moisturizer, use it only as instructed by your pharmacist.
- Do not apply thick layers of Dermovate on the area of treatment
- Dermovate contains 50mg of propylene glycol per gram which may cause skin irritation. Consult your doctor in case of severe skin irritation.
Dosage
Fingertip units pictogram for adults.
| Skin area of treatment | Fingertip units used |
| One leg | 6 finger units |
| One arm | 3 finger units |
| One foot | 2 finger units |
| Face | 2 ½ finger units |
| Back of the neck | 7 finger units |
| Front of the neck | 7 finger units |
Fingertip units pictogram for children.
for age 1-2 years:
| Skin area of treatment | Fingertip units used |
| Arm and hand skin area | 1 ½ units |
| Leg and foot skin area | 2units |
| Face and neck skin area | 1 ½ units |
Front Skin area | 2 units |
| Back including buttocks | 3 units |
Fingertip units pictogram for children.
for age 3-5 years:
| Skin area of treatment | Fingertip units used |
| Arm and hand skin area | 2 units |
| Leg and foot skin area | 3 units |
| Face and neck skin area | 1 ½ units |
| Front Skin area | 3 units |
| Back including buttocks | 3 ½ units |
Fingertip units pictogram for children.
for age 6-10 years:
| Skin area of treatment | Fingertip units used |
| Arm and hand skin area | 2 ½ units |
| Leg and foot skin area | 4 ½ units |
| Face and neck skin area | 2 units |
| Front Skin area | 3 ½ units |
| Back including buttocks | 5 units |
Warnings
⚠️ Precautions and warnings.
Before using Dermovate medication always seek medical advice from a doctor or a qualified pharmacist. Below are some of the precautions and warnings for using Dermovate medicine.
- If you are allergic to corticosteroids or other allergy types, consult your doctor before taking dermovate cream medication.
- Share with your doctor, your medical history before using the medication
- Avoid using Dermovate if you have an infection or soar in your area of treatment
⚠️ Consult your doctor before using Dermovate if you have a serious injury or going through surgery treatment.
- Avoid using Dermovate cream during pregnancy especially if the risks outweigh the benefits
- Avoid using Dermovate as a breastfeeding mother as the cream may pass to the breast milk
- Talk to your healthcare provider before using Dermovate cream alongside other medications
- Do not use Dermovate if you experience bone pains or severe bone symptoms
- Always clean your skin before applying Dermovate to prevent infections
⚠️ If you have psoriasis, consult a doctor before using the cream. The doctor may advise you to use airtight dressing especially if you have thick patches of psoriasis on your knees or elbows.
- Using the cream around a chronic leg ulcer increases the risk of infections or allergic reactions.
- Avoid using the cream around your eyes as it may cause glaucoma or cataracts
- Use Dovobet for no more than 5 days to avoid facial skin thinning (excessive use may damage your facial skin)
- Avoid using the medicine on children under the age of 1
- Do not use bandages in areas where you apply the cream
- Avoid smoking while using Dermovate cream/ointment.
FAQ
Can you use Dermovate with other medicines?
If you are using ritonavir, aldesleukin, itraconazole, or any other medication that contains corticosteroids. Always consult your doctor to get further guidance.
Can a pregnant or breastfeeding mother use Dermovate?
Avoid using Dermovate on your breast area as a breastfeeding mother to prevent the baby from suckling in the medicine. Pregnant women should always consult the doctor before using Dermovate.
Does Dermovate affect your fertility?
There are no proven effects of Dermovate on fertility, always talk to your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant,
What is the difference between dermovate ointment and cream?
Dermonate cream is preferred on moist skin while Dermovate ointment works best on dry skin.
Which is better Dermovate ointment or cream?
The two medicines serve the same purpose, though their ability to work depends on the texture of the area of treatment.
How can you order Dermovate online?
Visit Ashcroft Pharmacy and answer a short assessment to get the best prescription from our qualified pharmacist. Lastly, make your payment and the medicine will be delivered to you in 24 hours or less.
Is Dermovate an antifungal?
Dermovate belongs to a group of steroid medicines and is only used to treat skin inflammation.
What forms does Dermovate come in?
Dermovate comes in 3 forms: Ointment, cream, and scalp application.Each gram Dermovate contains 0.05% of clobetasol 17 propionate.
How much Dermovate should you use per week?
The total amount of Dermovate you should apply should not exceed 50g (50ml) per week.
When should you stop using Dermovate medication?
You should stop using Dermovate if you experience serious allergic reactions, decreased adrenal functions, and high levels of corticosteroids in your bloodstream.
Side Effects
Dermovate Cream Common side effects:
Common side effects are mostly manageable and can disappear over time, they may affect 1 out of 10 people. Examples of common side effects include:
- Pain
- Burning sensation
- Irritation
- Headache
- Change of skin color
- Skin rash
- Skin thinning
- Tearing of the skin
Uncommon side effects
Uncommon side effects if not well managed may lead to serious problems, they may affect 1 out of 100 people. Examples of uncommon side effects include:
- Blood vessels become visible on the skin
- Skin thinning that leads to stretch marks
- Hair loss on the scalp
- Acne
- Numbness on the fingers
- Unhealing skin condition
Infrequent side effects
1 out of 10,000 people experience rare side effects due to long-term use of Dermovate. Examples of rare side effects include:
- Serious allergic reactions such as swelling, itching, and difficulty in breathing
- Fatigue increased thirst urge to urinate, and weak muscles are symptoms caused by the increase in corticosteroid levels in the bloodstream.
- Hives
- Pustular psoriasis. They are pus-filled, raised bumps that appear after treatment.
- Allergic reactions in the area of treatment
- Obesity
- Wrinkles on the skin
- Dry skin
- Hair loss.
Delivery
Please note due to high volumes during a busy month, orders may be delayed by 24-48 hours so please order in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
Once your order has been approved by our UK medical team it will be dispatched via Royal mail. All orders are sent using a tracked and signed for service.
Royal Mail 48 (2-5 days) | £3.49
Estimated delivery within 2-3 working days. Excludes bank holidays. Not a guaranteed service.
Free delivery on orders over £50.
Royal Mail 24 (Next working day) | £4.99
Estimated delivery within 1 working day. Excludes bank holidays. Not a guaranteed service.
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | £9.95
Order by the 2:00 PM weekday cut-off time for guaranteed delivery by 1:00 PM the next business day.
Orders placed after the cut-off on Friday will be delivered on Tuesday.
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