Dovonex 50mcg/g Ointment
Available in a 30g pack.
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Dovonex ointment is a psoriasis treatment that helps to reduce redness and scaly or flaky skin patches. It helps your skin become smoother and clearer while easing other irritating psoriasis symptoms. If you’re looking for a psoriasis treatment that’s suitable for those ages 6 or over, Dovonex could be the ideal treatment to clear up your skin.
How Dovonex ointment works
Dovonex psoriasis ointment contains an active ingredient called calcipotriol, which is a type of vitamin D. As vitamin D is one of the nutrients that control how your skin cells grow and reproduce, it works to relieve psoriasis by reducing the number of cells your skin makes. This prevents the build-up of dead cells that causes scaly or red patches of psoriasis, easing your symptoms and helping you feel more comfortable in your skin.
Directions
Before using Dovonex ointment for psoriasis, you should wash your hands and make sure the area you’re going to treat is clean and dry. Using your finger, apply a thick layer of ointment to the area of skin which has psoriasis and rub it in. Wash your hands again after you apply the ointment. Use this treatment once or twice a day, as recommended by your prescriber.
Side effects
Like all medications, Dovonex ointment can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. The most common side effects of this product include:
- Skin irritation
- Worsening of your psoriasis
- Dermatitis
- Redness
- Flaking skin
- A burning or stinging feeling
- An itchy rash and inflammation in the area where you applied the ointment
- Itchy skin
- Pain in the area where you applied the ointment
For a complete list of potential side effects, please see the patient information leaflet included with your medication.
Serious side effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects of Dovonex ointment you should stop using this product and seek immediate medical assistance:
- Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, an itchy skin rash or hives, or swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
- Signs that there is too much calcium in your blood or urine, such as needing to pee more often, feeling thirsty, loss of appetite, dry mouth or a metallic taste in the mouth, weakness or pain in your muscles or bones, headaches, stomach pain, feeling sick, or constipation
Warnings
Dovonex ointment is an emollient and therefore can cause a fire hazard when it dries on fabrics, including bedding, clothing, and bandages. Take care to stay away from naked flames and heat sources while using this product, as you may be at risk of severe or even fatal burns.
Do not use this ointment on your face. Dovonex ointment is not suitable for those who:
- Are allergic to calcipotriol or any of the other ingredients listed in this product
- Have high or low levels of calcium in their body, otherwise known as calcium metabolism disorders
- Have severe liver problems
- Have severe kidney problems
Age restrictions
Dovonex ointment is unsuitable for children under the age of 6. If your child has psoriasis and needs treatment, you should ask your GP or healthcare team for their advice.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this treatment. If they agree that Dovonex ointment is the right medication for you while you are breastfeeding, then you should take care not to apply this product to your breast area.
What is psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a dry skin condition which is similar to eczema in a lot of ways but causes slightly different symptoms.
When you have a flare-up of psoriasis you’ll experience red, flaky, irritated skin which is covered in silvery scales.
Psoriasis causes an increase in the production of your skin cells, and this build-up is what causes the silvery scales that are a tell-tale sign of this condition.
Psoriasis is a chronic condition which does not currently have a cure, but it can be managed with treatments like Betnovate, other topical steroids, and vitamin D.
What is the difference between eczema and psoriasis?
Eczema and psoriasis are both common skin conditions that can easily be confused with each other.
The symptoms are similar and they can both appear in similar parts of the body.
The differences between these two conditions can be subtle.
Eczema causes red, inflamed skin that is usually extremely itchy.
Psoriasis usually causes well-defined patches of redness and the skin is thicker and more inflamed than with eczema, with more of a burning sensation than just an itch.
Eczema usually appears on parts of the body that bend, like the inner elbow, behind the knees, wrists, ankles, or on your neck.
Psoriasis often shows up on the palms of your hands, your elbows, knees, scalp, face, lower back, or on the soles of the feet.
