Dermovate Scalp Application
clobetasol propionate
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1 What Dermovate is and what it is used for
2 Before you use Dermovate
3 How to use Dermovate
4 Possible side effects
5 How to store Dermovate
6 Further information
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 eczema and psoriasis that have not responded to milder steroid creams, ointments, lotions or scalp applications.
Before you use Dermovate
Do not use Dermovate:
- if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clobetasol propionate or any of the other ingredients of Dermovate (listed in Section 6)
- if you have a skin infection on your scalp
- on a child under 1 year.
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.
Take special care with Dermovate
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using your medicine if:
- 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.
- you have psoriasis, your doctor will want to see you more often.
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
How to use Dermovate
Always use Dermovate exactly as your doctor has told you. You should 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 so always clean the skin before a fresh dressing is put on.
- 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.
The liquid is flammable, you should keep it away from fire.
Do not dry your hair with a hairdryer or be near a fire.
Guidance on how to apply the liquid
1 Wash your hands.
2 Unscrew the bottle cap and place the nozzle directly on the scalp that needs treating.
3 Gently squeeze the bottle to cover the area with a thin and even layer of liquid.
4 You can rub this liquid in, but you don’t have to.
5 Your scalp will feel cool until the liquid has dried.
6 Wash your hands again.
If you use more Dermovate than you should
If, by mistake on a few occasions you use more than you should, do not worry. If you apply a lot or if a lot is accidentally swallowed, it could make you ill. Talk to your doctor or go to hospital as soon as possible.
If you forget to use Dermovate
If you forget to apply your scalp application, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time you are next meant to apply it, wait until this time.
If you stop using Dermovate
If you use Dermovate regularly make sure you talk to your doctor before you stop using it.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Dermovate can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Stop using Dermovate and tell your doctor as soon as possible if:
- you find that your scalp problem gets worse or becomes swollen during treatment. You may be allergic to the scalp application, have an infection or need other treatment.
Other side effects you may notice when using Dermovate include:
- A feeling of burning, irritation or itching where the scalp application is applied.
- If you have psoriasis you may get raised bumps with pus under the skin. This can happen during or after the treatment and is known as pustular psoriasis.
Side effects if you use Dermovate for a long time, or you use a lot each time you apply it, or you apply it under an airtight dressing:
- Thinning of your skin that may also damage more easily.
- Weight gain, rounding of the face and high blood pressure. These are more likely to happen in infants and children.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store Dermovate
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not use Dermovate after the expiry date on the bottle label or carton (Exp). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Do not store above 30°C.
- Keep away from naked flames, fires or artificial heat as the liquid is flammable.
- Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Further information
What Dermovate contains
- The active ingredient is clobetasol propionate. Each 10 ml contains 0.005 mg of clobetasol propionate (0.05% w/w).
- The other ingredients are carbomer, isopropyl alcohol, sodium hydroxide and purified water.
What Dermovate looks like and contents of the pack
Within each carton is a specially designed plastic bottle with a nozzle and cap that contains 30 or 100 ml of a sticky liquid.
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More Information
If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist who will advise you. Other sources of information are:
N19 5NA
You may also be able to find out more from books in public libraries.
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Product name: Dermovate Scalp Application
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Leaflet date: November 2007
Dermovate is a registered trademark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies
© 2007 GlaxoSmithKline group of companies
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