Dermovate Scalp Application

What Dermovate is and what it is used for

Dermovate Scalp Application 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.

See more on Psoriasis Vulgaris at NHS.co.uk

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
• if you have a skin infection on your scalp
• on a child under 1 year of age

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 to see you more often
• you are applying the liquid to broken, damaged or thin skin
• you are applying to a large surface area

How to use Dermovate

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Using this medicine

• You usually put Dermovate on your scalp in the morning and at night. This may be reduced as your scalp problem begins to get better, or stopped when it is better

• For use on your skin of your scalp only

• Do not use it more often than prescribed or use it for a long time (such as every day for many weeks or months). If you need treatment for a long time, your doctor may decide you need to use a milder treatment

• The germs that cause infections like warm and moist conditions under dressings. If directed to cover the treated area with a dressing, always clean the skin before a fresh dressing is put on to help prevent infection of the skin beneath the dressing

• Be very careful not to get the liquid in your eyes. Do not touch your eyes until you have washed your hands

• If you wash or shampoo your hair it should be dried before applying the liquid

• If you are applying the scalp application on someone else make sure you wash your hands after use or wear disposable plastic gloves.

• This product is flammable. Keep the liquid away from open fire and flames and all sources of ignition, including smoking, during application and immediately after you’ve used it

• Do not dry your hair with a hairdryer

How to apply Dermovate

• Wash your hands
• Unscrew the bottle cap and place the nozzle directly on the scalp that needs treating
• Gently squeeze the bottle to cover the area with a thin and even layer of liquid
• You can rub this liquid in, but you don’t have to. Your scalp will feel cool until the liquid has dried
• Wash your hands again
• Do not exceed the prescribed amount.

Dermovate Ingredients

• The active ingredient is clobetasol propionate. Each 1 g contains 0.5 mg of clobetasol propionate (0.05% w/w).

• The other ingredients are carbomer, isopropyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide and purified water

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