País: Regne Unit
Idioma: anglès
Font: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Clobetasol propionate
CST Pharma Ltd
D07AD01
Clobetasol propionate
500microgram/1gram
Cutaneous liquid
Cutaneous
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 13040000; GTIN: 5055946803975
DERMOVATE ® SCALP APPLICATION / CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE 0.05%W/W SCALP APPLICATION (clobetasol propionate) Your medicine is known by one of the above names, but will be referred to as Dermovate throughout this: PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET: 1) What Dermovate is and what it is used for 2) What you need to know before you use Dermovate 3) How to use Dermovate 4) Possible side effects 5) How to store Dermovate 6) Contents of the pack and other information 1) WHAT DERMOVATE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Dermovate Scalp Application (called ‘Dermovate’ in this leaflet) contains a medicine called clobetasol propionate. It belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It helps to reduce swelling and irritation. Dermovate is used to help reduce the redness and itchiness of certain scalp problems. These include frequently relapsing dermatoses and psoriasis that have not responded to milder steroid creams, ointments, lotions or scalp applications. 2) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE DERMOVATE DO NOT USE DERMOVATE: • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clobetasol propionate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Section 6) • if you have a skin infection on your scalp • on a child under 1 year of age. Do not use if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Dermovate. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using your medicine if: • you have previously had an allergic reaction with another steroid. • you are applying the liquid under an airtight dressing. These dressings make it easier for the active ingredient to pass through the skin. It is possible to accidentally end up using too much. Do not bandage or otherwise cover the treated scalp area, unless directed to do so by your doctor. • If directed to cover the treated area with a dressing, make sure that the skin is cleansed before a fresh dressing is applied to prevent infections. • you have psoriasis, your doctor will want Llegiu el document complet